. It has recently been the center of significant legal, social, and law enforcement debates regarding the regulation of sex work and the safety of the surrounding community. Legal Status and Police Enforcement Prohibited Activities

: As of mid-2025, the area remains under intense police surveillance. Measures include 24/7 fixed surveillance points, intensive foot patrolling, and a "no-entry" policy for outsiders after 7:30 PM to curb robbery and other crimes. Socio-Economic Impact Police Seal Red Light Area In Nagpur - Feminism in India

: In August 2021, the Nagpur Police Commissioner ordered the area to be sealed, barricading 15 of its 16 access points to curb illegal activities, including child trafficking. The area remained largely shut for nearly two years before restrictions were eased due to livelihood concerns. Current Surveillance

, makes running a brothel, soliciting in public, and commercial sex work near public places illegal. Zonal Restrictions