India, Nov. 6 -- Six minor girls have been rescued from an alleged prostitution racket in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, and five people, including family members and relatives of the victims, have been arrested for allegedly forcing them into prostitution for money.

Jhalawar Superintendent of Police Amit Budaniya said a preliminary investigation had established that five of the six girls were repeatedly sexually exploited. Two of the rescued girls were also found to have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) during medical examinations.

The operation was carried out on November 3, following a complaint received by the SP's office last month. The complaint alleged that families belonging to a denotified tribe were pushing minor girls int...