, has undergone significant changes following a permanent ban on prostitution. Once home to hundreds of brothels and thousands of sex workers, the area was sealed by Nagpur Police in August 2021 due to concerns over illegal trafficking public solicitation Current Status and Legal Context
Ongoing police presence and CCTV monitoring are used to deter solicitation. In previous years, hundreds of cases were registered against those violating the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act Safety and Resident Information
As of early 2026, the area remains under strict police oversight. Permanent Ban:
Ganga Jamuna , one of India's oldest red-light districts with a history spanning over 200 years
Police have barricaded most access points to the district. In the past, authorities have used Section 144 to restrict entry and prevent the assembly of crowds. Enforcement Actions:
, has undergone significant changes following a permanent ban on prostitution. Once home to hundreds of brothels and thousands of sex workers, the area was sealed by Nagpur Police in August 2021 due to concerns over illegal trafficking public solicitation Current Status and Legal Context
Ongoing police presence and CCTV monitoring are used to deter solicitation. In previous years, hundreds of cases were registered against those violating the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act Safety and Resident Information
As of early 2026, the area remains under strict police oversight. Permanent Ban:
Ganga Jamuna , one of India's oldest red-light districts with a history spanning over 200 years
Police have barricaded most access points to the district. In the past, authorities have used Section 144 to restrict entry and prevent the assembly of crowds. Enforcement Actions:
