Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- In an undercover operation, Bhadrak police on Saturday cracked down and apprehended several individuals involved in illicit activities including flesh trade across the city. During the series of events, police also rescued several women engaged as sex workers in various hotels.

Sources reported that police received intelligence reports about illegal activities at a hotel near the bypass under Bhadrak Town Police Station. Subsequently, Bhadrak City DSP Sambit Majhi carried out a sudden raid and apprehended several sex workers.

The covert operation was carried out in disguise with a police officer posing as a customer, entering the hotel. He then also carried out initial negotiations following which a room was allo...