**Mumbai Crime Branch Cracks Down on Obscene Activities at Grant Road Restaurant**
In a significant crackdown on obscene activities, the Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 2 conducted a raid at a restaurant near Grant Road, rescuing 13 women allegedly performing indecent dances to attract customers. Three individuals — a bar operator and two patrons — were arrested in connection with the case.
### Raid Conducted at Congress House Restaurant
According to the FIR lodged at D. B. Marg Police Station by complainant Sanjay Nana Talekar (52), a police officer attached to Crime Branch Unit 2, the raid was carried out at Congress House Restaurant located at Building No. 417, Room No. 03, Ground Floor, Grant Road, V.P. Road.
### Three Accused Arrested for Exploiting Women
The three accused arrested 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 conducted by Unit 2, 13 women were found allegedly dancing in skimpy clothes to loud music, performing obscene gestures, and making physical advances to lure male customers. Investigators revealed that accused Bhavana Raj, along with Mehta and Doshi, conspired to encourage and exploit these 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.
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The operation was carried out under the supervision of officials from Crime Branch Unit 2, which continues to investigate the full extent of illegal activities at the establishment.
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