Bhojpuri actress held for ‘pushing aspiring models into prostitution’

Police rescued the three women and detained Suman Kumari. “Kumari would supply models to people. These women who had come to the city to make a career in films had fallen on hard times and were in need of money to maintain their lifestyle,” an officer said. Kumari has acted in Bhojpuri films like ‘Laila Majnu’ and ‘Baap Numbari, Beta Dus Numbari’. She has also featured in songs in various languages including Hindi, Punjabi and Bhojpuri, the officer added.

An FIR has been filed under sections of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA). She would be placed under arrest, officials said. Cops are on a lookout for another accused – a man, who was allegedly the link between Kumari and the clients.