Nagpur Today | Nagpur: Nagpur Police’s Crime Branch has uncovered suspected sex trade activities allegedly operating under the guise of spa and Panchakarma massage services at Avira Panchakarma and Spa in Kotwal Nagar. A joint team of the Social Security Branch (SSB) and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) raided the premises on October 12, 2026, and rescued three women. Two people have been booked in connection with the case.
The operation was carried out under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Deepak Agrawal and under the guidance of Police Inspector Darshan Patil of the Social Security Branch.
Decoy Operation Leads to Raid
According to police information, the spa was operating from Flat No. 200 at Kanta Palace in Kotwal Nagar, within the jurisdiction of Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station.
After receiving information about suspected illegal activities at the establishment, the Social Security Branch and AHTU planned a joint operation. On October 12, the police team conducted a raid with the assistance of two panch witnesses and a decoy customer.
Police allege that the operators lured women with promises of earning substantial money in a short period and subsequently pushed them into the alleged sex trade by sending them to customers for financial gain.
Three women were rescued during the operation. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged activities.
Two Accused Booked
The police have registered a case against the following individuals:
- Yogesh Ashokrao Ingole, 35, a resident of Geetanagar, Manewada-Besa, Nagpur.
- Supriya Raju Rayakwar, 35, a resident of Bhupesh Nagar, Borgaon, Nagpur.
According to the police, the case has been registered under Crime No. 721/2026. The charges include Sections 143(2) and 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
The accused are alleged to have operated illegal activities under the cover of a spa business for financial gain. The allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
DCP Deepak Agrawal Leads Operation
The raid was conducted by a joint team of the Crime Branch’s Social Security Branch and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit under the leadership of DCP Deepak Agrawal and the guidance of Police Inspector Darshan Patil.
Police Head Constable Laxman Chaure, posted with the Social Security Branch, lodged the complaint on behalf of the authorities.
According to the police press note, the operation took place between 4:25 pm and 8:55 pm on October 12. The case was subsequently registered at Rana Pratap Nagar Police Station.
Further Investigation Underway
The case has brought the activities allegedly conducted under the guise of spa and Panchakarma services under police scrutiny.
Investigators are examining how long the suspected activities had been taking place and whether any other individuals were involved. However, the police press note does not confirm the involvement of a larger network or additional suspects.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the police examine the evidence and the roles of the accused.
