Nagpur: In a dramatic turn of events, a key suspect in a high-profile sex racket busted in Nagpur’s Mankapur area attempted to escape by leaping from a first-floor window during a police raid. However, his daring attempt ended in failure as he suffered serious injuries and had to be hospitalized.
The accused, identified as Akash alias Bunty Ashok Jagnit (32), a resident of Kamptee, is currently undergoing treatment at Mayo Hospital.
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Notably, acting on a tip-off, the Social Security Branch of Nagpur Police had launched a crackdown on a prostitution ring operating out of Parvati Sahanivas in Taj Nagar between February 28 and March 1. The illicit operation was allegedly run by former cop Sachin Meshram, with Jagnit acting as a broker.
As police stormed the premises, Jagnit attempted a desperate escape by jumping from the first floor. However, he miscalculated his landing and hit a concrete structure, sustaining multiple injuries. Police immediately took him into custody and rushed him to the hospital.
Accused and their role
The police arrested three individuals involved in the racket including Sachin Dilip Meshram (35) – alleged mastermind, resident of Taj Nagar, Sonali Sachin Meshram (20) – accomplice, resident of Taj Nagar, and Sangita Chandu Dambhare (48) – Resident of Kalamna.
According to sources, the accused were coercing women into prostitution for monetary gains. During the operation, officers rescued two women and seized four mobile phones, ₹3,000 in cash, and other items worth ₹49,020.
Senior police officials stated that Jagnit has not yet been formally arrested due to his medical condition. However, he will be taken into custody once discharged. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities probing deeper into the network involved in the racket.
