New Delhi: In a swift operation, Gurugram Police apprehended a man running a sex racket through WhatsApp. The accused, identified as Babul Shaikh, was caught after police laid a trap, exposing his illicit activity.Modus operandi exposed: A phone full of evidencePolice investigation revealed Shaikh used WhatsApp to operate his racket. His phone served as a sinister directory, containing pictures and contact details of numerous women. This digital evidence provided a glimpse into the dark underbelly of this criminal enterprise.Undercover operation nets culpritActing on a tip-off, authorities devised a plan to apprehend Shaikh. An undercover officer posed as a customer, contacting Shaikh via WhatsApp. The conversation unfolded as Shaikh sent photographs of multiple women, even negotiating their rates. This exchange solidified the officers suspicions and laid the groundwork for Shaikhs capture.The sting: deal gone wrongTo net Shaikh, the undercover officer agreed to a deal for Rs. 8,000. A pre-determined location – a hotel on Old Railway Road – was set for the exchange. Unbeknownst to Shaikh, a police team awaited his arrival.Net widens as police take actionTrue to form, Shaikh arrived at the hotel with two women. As the undercover officer initiated the pre-arranged payment, police sprang into action, apprehending Shaikh and recovering the money. A search of his phone yielded further incriminating evidence – the aforementioned pictures of women.Investigation continuesShaikh is currently under police interrogation, revealing details about his operation. Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend his accomplice, Anoop.
