Pune Police Scandal: Officer Suspended for Returning Bangladeshi Victim to Brothel

• A female police constable at Faraskhana Police Station in Pune was suspended for allegedly returning a Bangladeshi woman, seeking help from forced prostitution, back to her brothel owner.
• The victim had approached the police station at night, claiming she was a Bangladeshi national forced into prostitution in Budhwar Peth and requested rescue.
• Instead of helping, the constable reportedly took the woman to a police chowki, summoned the brothel owner, and after a discussion, handed the victim back.
• The incident sparked outrage, leading to an inquiry that revealed serious negligence and the suspension of female police constable Manisha Pukale.
• Following the scandal, Pune Police conducted a combing operation in Budhwar Peth, rescuing 4 minor girls, and the State Women's Commission ordered a detailed inquiry.