Delhi Police Busts Immoral Trafficking Racket in Paharganj with 'Say Help' App Alert
Delhi Police busted an immoral trafficking racket at a spa in Paharganj following an alert received through the AI-enabled 'Say Help' app. A 36-year-old woman was arrested, six women were rescued, and evidence including marked currency and condoms was seized. The app, designed for women's safety, played a crucial role in prompt police intervention and ongoing surveillance.
On the night of October 30-31, Delhi Police acted on a tip received via the 'Say Help' app, a voice-activated emergency application aimed at enhancing women's safety. The alert reported suspected immoral activities at Galaxy Spa on DBG Road, Paharganj. Police used technical surveillance and deployed an officer as a decoy customer with marked currency to confirm the illegal operation. Upon confirmation, police raided the premises, rescuing six women and arresting a 36-year-old female receptionist who admitted to running the racket with her husband. The police recovered three sealed packets of unused condoms and 2,000 rupees in marked notes. A case under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956 was registered at Nabi Karim police station. The 'Say Help' app facilitates instant alerts via voice phrases or push buttons, sending real-time video, audio, and GPS details to police and contacts, enabling rapid law enforcement response to crimes such as trafficking, harassment, and domestic abuse. This incident highlights the app's effectiveness as a technological tool for public security and combating gender-based crimes in Delhi's high-risk areas.
