Balangir: The Patnagarh police on Wednesday busted an alleged sex racket operating from a school in Jogimunda area of Odisha's Balangir district and arrested the nightwatchman of the educational institution.

According to reports, the illegal activity was going on during night in the presence of the nightwatchman, identified as Tikiram Majhi.

Acting on a tip-off regarding the offence, the police raided the place and apprehended him. A woman engaged in the flesh trade was rescued by the cops.

The accused was produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.

"After getting information regarding immoral trafficking, a police team raided the spot and arrested the nightwatchman. He was found in a compromising position with a woman. Another accused managed to flee taking advantage of the darkness. We have registered a case and further probe was underway to ascertain the possible involvement of others in the incident," a police official said.