Flesh trade kingpin nabbed

Shajapur, MP, Aug 10 (UNI) Two females -- including a minor -- have been rescued after the arrest of a flesh trade gang's kingpin in this district, police said.

Following a tip-off, a raid was carried out in Susner town on August 8. The victims, hailing from Hoshangabad, were rescued at local-resident Shafiulla Khan's place.

The accused confessed that Hoshangabad-resident Arunabai and Chandu lured females from Susner after promising marriage. Later, they were sold for Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 in Rajasthan.

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