Police crackdown on Vizag massage centres; seizure notice to Gajuwaka spa
Visakhapatnam Police conducted a citywide raid on 121 spa and massage centers to verify licensing and safety compliance. One center in Gajuwaka was issued a seizure notice for alleged involvement in prostitution.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of law enforcement and the regulation of the wellness industry to prevent illegal activities.
In a major crackdown on spa and massage centres across the city, the Visakhapatnam Police on Sunday conducted raids at 121 centres and issued a seizure notice to a centre in the Gajuwaka area, stating that activities indicating prostitution was found.
In a citywide enforcement drive, the Visakhapatnam Police deployed 54 teams to conduct simultaneous raids on 121 spa and massage centres, the police said on Monday.
The operation aimed at verifying mandatory licensing, ensuring adherence to fire safety and hygiene standards, and checking illegal operations run in the guise of wellness establishments.
Many centres were found lacking proper documentation, trained staff or health compliance records. However, the police stated in a release that at Miami Ayurvedic Thai Spa in Chinna Gantyada in Gajuwaka, they found activity indicating prostitution. Further investigation is under way.
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