Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Friday detained Suresh Behera, the prime accused and secretary of the All Odisha Orthopedically Handicapped Welfare Association in connection with the harassment and sex racket allegations at the divyang training centre in Palaspalli area of the State Capital city.
According to sources, the interrogation of Behera is currently underway.
Earlier this week, Madhu Manjari Dhal-an instructor of the centre had been arrested.
On January 24, the shocking incident came to light after a complaint alleging sexual harassment of inmates and operation of high profile sex racket at the centre was lodged with the police and a video clip containing the immoral activities went viral on social media. Behera was at large since then.
The complainant, a former woman official of the centre had alleged that general secretary of the association Behera was the mastermind behind running of the racket.
She had also revealed that not only the common man but also government officers visit the centre for their sexual appeasement. While releasing the video, the complainant had explained the modus operandi of the alleged flesh trade.
As per the allegation, women who were imported from outside charged Rs 2500 from the customer during the day and Rs 5000 for the night. The secretary of the association used to hire customers to operate the business.
(Edited by Suryakant Jena)