Sandeep Mittal, deputy director, Chandigarh State AIDS Control Society, said, “Their business has hit a new financial low. Since there are no designated red-light areas in the city, most of them operate from home and through telephones.

What is red light area famous for?

De Wallen, Amsterdams red-light district, is internationally known and one of the main tourist attractions of the city. It offers legal prostitution and a number of coffee shops that sell marijuana.

Is there any red light area in Thane?

Much near Bhiwandi, Hanuman Tekdi is another Mumbai red light area towards Thane side. Not very popular, near a hillside, Hanuman Tekdi, is the home for thousands of sex workers living in the city.

Is there any red light area in South India?

They say that Chennai is the only metro in the city where a dedicated place for sex workers has not been created. In Mumbai there is Red Light area and in Kolkatta there is a place called Sonagachi.

Is Kotha No 64 safe?

Occupied mostly by Nepali girls, kotha number 64 is the most popular among the about 100 brothels in this busy market area. It is also considered the safest for customers as the rate for one-time sex is fixed, at Rs 300.

Is Sonagachi is legal?

Although prostitution is illegal in India, the government does not interfere in Sonagachi. “The government accepts that it is a part of life and society,” said Smarajit Jana, the chief adviser of Durbar, a non-governmental organisation. “No political party in Bengal would want to move them out.

Why is Kotha 64 famous?

Occupied mostly by Nepali girls, kotha number 64 is the most popular among the about 100 brothels in this busy market area. It is also considered the safest for customers as the rate for one-time sex is fixed, at Rs 300.