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Six detained over involvement in flesh trade

BALURGHAT: Police busted a racket involved in human trade operating in a movie theatre in South Dinajpur's Gangarampur around 42 km from here on Tuesday. Cops have detained six people, including three girls.

A team of policemen from Gangarampur police station raided the theatre located in Gangarampur Kalitala. Three girls were detained with three youths. Police said they have been booked under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act. The theatre has also been sealed.

The police said the racket was perhaps run by the owner of the theatre. According to a source, he will be interrogated if his connection in running the racket is proved. The girls who were detained later told investigating officers that they were part of the racket out of their own choice. "We had been receiving specific information about the racket . We deputed our plain-clothesmen on surveillance in the area. On Tuesday we raided the theatre and detained three pairs," said a police officer.

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