Delhi Police Bust Human Trafficking Network at GB Road Brothel, Arrest Three Women and Rescue Two Victims
New Delhi, Aug 31 — Delhi Police on Monday dismantled a human trafficking network operating from a brothel on GB Road, arresting three women and rescuing two victims in two separate cases, officials said.
The victims, both from West Bengal, were allegedly lured on the pretext of employment and subsequently forced into prostitution, according to police. Separate cases have been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITP Act).
The first case came to light on August 26, when a 60-year-old woman approached the Women Police Post and reported that her 26-year-old daughter had been missing from West Bengal since May 2. The victim, identified as 'R', contacted her mother on August 25 and informed her that she was allegedly confined at Kotha No. 58, GB Road, and sought help for her rescue.
Acting on the information, SI Kiran Sethi, In-charge of the Anti-Human Trafficking/Women Police Post, along with Women Constables Komal and Rashmi, reached the premises and rescued the woman.
During the enquiry, the victim told police that on May 2, while at a railway station in West Bengal, a man identified as Kalu, aged around 30, lured her on the pretext of arranging employment and brought her to Delhi. He took possession of her mobile phone and subsequently sold her to Geeta, who was working as a caretaker of the brothel.
According to police, Geeta kept the victim at her residence for around a month before taking her to Kotha No. 58, GB Road. The victim was handed over to Reshma, the alleged owner of the brothel, who forced her into prostitution. The money earned by victim 'R' was retained by Geeta and caretaker Manju.
During the same operation, another woman, identified as 'J', aged 28, approached the Women Police Post seeking assistance and was also rescued from the same premises. Around two years ago, following a quarrel with her husband and mother-in-law in West Bengal, victim 'J' left her home along with her eight-year-old son.
While travelling towards Sealdah Railway Station, a woman gained the confidence of victim 'J' by offering food and drinks to her son. The woman subsequently took victim 'J' and her son to her residence on the pretext of helping them. The following day, the woman brought them to New Delhi Railway Station and thereafter took them by autorickshaw to Geeta's residence. On the next day, Geeta allegedly took victim 'J' and her son to Kotha No. 58, GB Road.
Victim 'J' was promised employment involving sweeping and mopping work but was subsequently forced into prostitution. She was threatened with harm to her son if she refused to comply. According to her statement, her son was subsequently taken to a hostel by Paro, another caretaker, and she was allowed to meet him only once every three to four months. Police said efforts are underway to trace and recover the eight-year-old boy.
Both victims were medically examined at Lok Nayak Hospital and provided counselling, officials said.
In the case pertaining to victim 'R', Geeta and Manju were arrested. In the case of victim 'J', the accused have been identified as Geeta, a 55-year-old resident of GB Road and permanent resident of West Bengal; Manju, a 58-year-old resident of GB Road and permanent resident of West Bengal; and Paro Khatoon, a 29-year-old resident of GB Road and permanent resident of West Bengal. All three allegedly worked as caretakers/pimps at the brothel.
Police said Rs 55,000 in cash was recovered from the brothel premises, along with tokens, a register, and an electricity bill. During interrogation, the victims reiterated that they had been brought to Delhi on the promise of employment and subsequently forced into prostitution.
The investigation revealed that Reshma, Manju and Geeta had been involved in a similar human trafficking and exploitation case registered at PS Kamla Market in 2025. Geeta, Manju, and Paro Khatoon are presently out on court bail in connection with FIR No. 139/25 of PS Kamla Market, pertaining to human trafficking, according to officials.