Question : POLICE INVOLVEMENT IN EXPLOITATION OF SEX WORKERS



(a) whether the Delhi Police has been involved in collusion with the pimps and kotha malkins in the exploitation of sex workers at G.B. Road in Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government against the police personnel found involved therein?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a) to (c): An internal assessment made in Delhi Police hints about the possible connivance of some individual police personnel in this matter. Delhi Police have ordered a formal vigilance inquiry to ascertain the truth. In the meantime, the suspect police personnel have been placed under suspension and transferred to the District Police Lines.