Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Visakhapatnam Police Tighten Oversight of Spa and Massage Centres
Visakhapatnam police inspected many spa and massage centres across the city.
They wanted to make sure the centres were safe and following the law.
Fifty-four police teams took part in the inspections.
Officers checked licences, fire safety, cleanliness, staff training and customer records.
They found rule violations at several centres.
At one spa in Chinna Gantyada, police reported signs of prostitution.
Four women and three men were taken to the Gajuwaka police station for further legal action.
Police said inspections will continue regularly and unlawful centres will face action.
Visakhapatnam city police deployed 54 teams to inspect spa and massage centres across the city.
Inspections focused on licences, fire safety, hygiene, staff qualifications, customer records and other mandatory requirements.
Police found statutory and permission-related violations at several establishments.
At an Ayurvedic Thai Spa in Chinna Gantyada, police reported suspicious activity indicating signs of prostitution.
Four women and three men were handed over to Gajuwaka police for necessary legal action, while further inspections are planned.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam city police, spa and massage centre managements, and people found at one Ayurvedic Thai Spa.
- What
- Police conducted a citywide inspection drive and found compliance violations at several centres, including suspicious activity at one premises.
- When
- During the latest enforcement drive; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Spa and massage centres across Visakhapatnam, including an Ayurvedic Thai Spa at Chinna Gantyada in Gajuwaka.
- Why
- To improve public safety, enforce licensing and statutory requirements, and prevent centres from being used for prostitution or other unlawful activities.
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, including Chinna Gantyada in Gajuwaka
- Police teams deployed
- 54 dedicated teams
- Inspection focus
- Licences, fire safety, hygiene, staff qualifications, customer records and compliance
- Violations found
- Several centres had lapses involving statutory licences, permissions and prescribed rules
- Reported incident
- Police reported suspicious activity indicating signs of prostitution at an Ayurvedic Thai Spa
- People handed over
- Four women and three men were handed over to Gajuwaka police
- Future action
- Regular inspections are planned, with strict legal action for violations or unlawful activities