From Bangladesh to Brothels: How a girl escaped trafficking hell in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Bandlaguda Police of Hyderabad Commissionerate arrested three individuals allegedelly involved in coercing women into prostitution, while two others remain at large, following a harrowing account from a Bangladeshi victim who escaped and sought police intervention.

The arrested accused have been identified as Hajera Begum (41), a housewife from Ismail Nagar,Shahnaaz Fathima (32), an orchestra dancer from Mehdipatnam; and Mohammed Sameer (23), an auto driver from Kanchan Bagh—while Rupa, a Bangladeshi national, and Sarwar, a Hyderabad resident, are still evading arrest.

According to the victim’s statement, she was lured from Bangladesh by Rupa, who convinced her to visit India under false pretenses, only to be trafficked into prostitution upon arrival in Hyderabad. Forced into sexual exploitation under threats of legal repercussions for illegal migration, she endured months of abuse before managing to escape and approach the Bandlaguda Police Station.

“While Sameer had dropped her at the hotel and while he had gone to park his auto, she crossed the road and ran to the Police Station and upon enquiry she gave the above statement to the woman Police Officer,” said Hyderabad police in a statement.

Acting swiftly, police rescued three additional victims from a rented room in Mehdipatnam, allegedly used as a trafficking hub, while seizing an auto and mobile phones from the accused.

The arrests were made under relevant sections of BNS and and ITP Act, with investigations ongoing to apprehend the absconding suspects.