Ludhiana: Woman accuses family of forcing her into flesh trade; case registered
Woman’s parents, brother and a family acquaintance booked
The Tibba police have registered a case against four persons, including a woman’s parents, brother and a family acquaintance, following allegations that she was forced into prostitution after marital disputes.
The case was registered after a Zero FIR filed by the woman with the Mumbai police was transferred to Ludhiana for further investigation. Police have invoked Sections 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, along with relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to the complaint, the woman married a Mumbai-based man in 2013. She returned to her parental home in 2015 following a dispute with her husband. She alleged that during her stay there, her family members and the acquaintance forced her into prostitution.
She later returned to her husband but went back to her parental home after another marital dispute. The woman alleged that she was again forced into prostitution and that the situation continued for nearly two years.
The woman recently returned to her husband and subsequently approached the police, seeking action against her family members.
Tibba police station SHO Inspector Gaganpreet Singh said the complaint was initially submitted to the Mumbai police and was later transferred to Ludhiana through a Zero FIR.
“We are contacting the complainant and collecting details. The allegations are being verified and further action will be taken on the basis of the evidence,” he said.
Police officials said statements of the complainant and other persons concerned would be recorded, while relevant documents and other material would be examined as part of the investigation. No arrests have been reported so far.
