Darjeeling: The bravery of a class 12 school girl resulted in the busting of a sex racket and the arrest of four people, including a married couple, here. A Rs.5,000 award was announced for the student whose efforts also resulted in a woman being saved from trafficking.
The accused Nabin Thapa — arrested from Siliguri, and Vishal Labar and Samir Thatal — arrested from Darjeeling — have been sent to 10 days’ police custody while Thapa’s wife Abanita Thapa was admitted to a hospital after she complained of ill-health following her arrest. Police have also sought help from the Delhi Police to nab others involved in the racket. (IANS)