Bengaluru: The K.G. Halli police have rescued five minor girls, aged between 14 and 17, who were allegedly forced into prostitution by their parents and guardians. They arrested six persons, including three women, who were running the racket.
“Our investigation revealed that the parents sold them to the gang, who led a life of luxury with the money earned through the minors,” said a police officer.
The gang members have been booked under various sections of POCSO and the JJ Act. They have been remanded in judicial custody.
The victims are being counselled and and preparations are on to rehabilitate them.
