Man held for forcing minor into prostitution

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A man has been arrested for forcing his daughter's minor friend into prostitution. The incident came to light on Monday, when the police received a complaint from the teenage girl.

'We received a complaint from a 16-year-old girl stating that her friend's father Govindh pressured her to enter into prostitution,' Banjara Hills Station House Officer Murli told media personnel. A case has been registered in this regard and the police have begun their investigation into the matter.

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