In a night-long operation since Saturday, officials of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided bars and restaurants in several parts of the city for allegedly running band live bands illegally, and forcing the women to dance in front of the customers .
A total of nine accused have been arrested, while 210 customers were booked, and 87 women rescued .
Based on a tip-off , a team of officials raided Fuel Resto bar situated on Richmond Road and arrested three accused of running the illegal show. The accused brought the women from other states and forced them to dance in front of the customers to lure them to shower money on them, and buy more liquor, said the police. A total of 54 customers were found during the raid carried out on Saturday evening and they have been booked. A total of 19 girls have been rescued during the raid, and were taken to State home for women for counselling and rehabilitation.
