A day after protests by locals against illegal spas and wellness centres in Arambol, police rescued seven women and arrested five foreign nationals for overstaying. In addition, three more individuals were arrested for operating a prostitution racket.
Arrests of Foreign Nationals
During the crackdown at Khalchawada, the following Ugandan nationals were apprehended:
Sandra Namwaje
Marget Kyakuwade
Zahara Nasanga
Phionah Mubezi
Shanita
They were transferred to a detention centre for foreigners in Mapusa. Police said the five women were allegedly caught soliciting customers and could not produce valid travel documents.
Arrests of Locals
Three Indian nationals were also arrested under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act:
Sanju Kumar – Uttar Pradesh
Shibani Das – West Bengal
Paresh Bhati – Gujarat
The trio is accused of procuring and inducing women into prostitution. The rescued women were transferred to a protective home.
Separate Action
In a related operation, police also arrested another Ugandan national, Bangi Agnes Nambalirwa, for overstaying in Goa.
Authorities stated that these actions are part of ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal spas, human trafficking, and prostitution in the region.
