Prostitution Racket Busted in Coimbatore's Rangai Gowder Street

Coimbatore police conducted a raid on a massage center disguised as a prostitution hub on Rangai Gowder Street, RS Puram on May 16, rescuing four women.


Coimbatore: A supposed massage center operating under the guise of prostitution on Rangai Gowder Street, Sukrawarpet, has been raided and busted by the RS Puram police following a tip-off received on the evening of May 16.

Assistant Commissioner Ravi Kumar led the sudden inspection along with Inspector Kasi Pandian and Sub Inspector Veerappan. During the raid, it was discovered that the establishment was engaging in illicit activities under the cover of offering massage services. Four women present at the site were rescued and sent to a women's shelter. Those rescued include Pandicherry Tamilarasi (age 22), Trichy Devi (age 23), Erode age 23), and Bhavani Vishnu Priya (age 23).

The manager of the facility, Jagadeeswaran from Salem, aged 31, was arrested. Police are currently searching for the owner, Aravind Thatchan, in connection to the operation.

Coimbatore District Collector Invites Applications for Padma Awards 2027

Coimbatore District Collector Pawan Kumar Giriyappanar has invited applications for Padma Awards 2027. Individuals who h...

Colourful Performances Illuminate Spectrum Northern Lights School’s Bridging Ceremony 2026

Spectrum Northern Lights School celebrated its Bridging Ceremony 2026 with vibrant performances, creative showcases, and...

Awaiting Class XII Results? ICAI Coimbatore Recommends Chartered Accountancy as a Career with Lasting Demand

ICAI Coimbatore has urged students and parents to explore Chartered Accountancy as a future-ready profession offering st...

Bhavani Barrage Maintenance Work Intensifies - Corporation Commissioner Conducts Inspection

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabhakaran inspected annual maintenance work on gates and machinery at B...

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry Releases Gherzi-ICAC Report on Cotton Sector Challenges

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) released the Gherzi-ICAC study in Coimbatore, highlighting the impac...

Congress Backed TVK to Safeguard Tamil Nadu’s Secular Fabric: Congress Legislature Party Leader Se. Rajeshkumar

Rejecting allegations of political opportunism, Congress Legislature Party Leader Se. Rajeshkumar said the party’s suppo...