Police in Guwahati have successfully busted a prostitution racket, arresting four individuals, including the guesthouse owner and an Assam police constable who have now been detained for questioning in connection with the case.
The bust occurred at a guesthouse in the city’s Joyanagar area on Tuesday. Following a tip-off, a case was registered at the Dispur police station, which led to a preliminary investigation and the subsequent arrests. The arrested individuals have been identified as the guesthouse owner, Bapti Hazarika, and his alleged accomplices, Jonali Chowkham, Ritumoni Gohain Rabha, and Riya Das. Police also rescued three women who were victims of the operation.
According to police sources, an Assam police constable has been detained as part of the ongoing investigation. It has not yet been confirmed whether the constable was directly linked to the racket. Authorities are continuing to interrogate the suspects and meticulously analyse records and CCTV footage to uncover the full extent of the illegal operation.
