**Mumbai Crime Branch Cracks Down on Obscene Activities at Grant Road Restaurant**
In a major crackdown on obscene activities, the Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 2 conducted a raid at a restaurant near Grant Road, rescuing 13 women allegedly found performing indecent dances to attract customers. Three individuals—a bar operator and two patrons—have been arrested in connection with the case.
**Raid Conducted at Congress House Restaurant**
The raid took place at Congress House Restaurant, located at Building No. 417, Room No. 03, Ground Floor, Grant Road, V.P. Road. This operation was carried out following an FIR lodged at D.B. Marg Police Station by complainant Sanjay Nana Talekar (52), a police officer attached to Crime Branch Unit 2.
**Three Accused Arrested for Exploiting Women**
The arrested accused have been identified as:
– Uttam Narayan Mehta (57), metal trader, resident of Ravindra Building, C.P. Tank
– Suresh Sumer Mal Doshi (55), builder, resident of Vardhman Heights, Kalachowki, Byculla
– Bhavana Radhelal Raj (58), resident of Raja Terrace Building, near Apsara Talkies, Grant Road
**Women Forced Into Obscene Dances to Attract Customers**
During the raid, 13 women were found dancing in skimpy clothing to loud music, performing obscene gestures, and making physical advances to lure male customers. Investigations revealed that accused Bhavana Raj, along with Mehta and Doshi, conspired to encourage and exploit the women for such acts.
**Accused Booked Under BNSS; Women Sent for Rehabilitation**
All three accused were issued notices under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The rescued women have been sent to Navjeevan Mahila Rehabilitation Home in Deonar for counseling and rehabilitation.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of officials from Crime Branch Unit 2, which continues to investigate the extent of the illegal activities at the establishment.
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