Police said a video showing suspicious activities taking place inside one of the hotels had gone viral on social mediaActing on a tip-off, sex rackets operating at Hotel Ambani and Hotel AK Grand in Zirakpur were busted and the operators of both hotels were arrested on Saturday, police said.Police said the crackdown took place on Saturday, leading to the arrest of hotel operators Parmood Tiwari, a resident of Dera Bassi, and Saddam, a resident of Zirakpur, both accused of “running the illegal business and charging large sums from customers”.Zirakpur SHO Inspector Satinder Singh said, “The raid was carried out based on credible information, indicating the hotels were being used for prostitution and women were being forced into the trade. Several young women coerced into sex work were rescued.”The SHO said a case under relevant sections of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act was registered. Police said a video showing suspicious activities taking place inside one of the hotels had gone viral on social media, strengthening the case against the accused.“Both hotel owners are facing serious charges of human trafficking and promoting prostitution. A thorough investigation has been initiated to trace the entire network,” the SHO said.Police said authorities are also making efforts to reunite the rescued women with their families and provide them with necessary support.Zirakpur police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information about such illegal activities in the area.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd