Rayagada: The district police last night busted a sex racket operating at a rented house near FCI Chhak in Odisha's Rayagada town and arrested three persons in this connection.

The arrested have been identified as Chandan Kumar Choudhury, the kingpin of the racket, Sonu Mallick and Biku Kumar Tandi. Cops have also rescued two women of Khordha district who were engaged in the flesh trade.

Acting on a tip-off regarding the illegal activity at the rented house, a police team had raided the place, during which two youths were found in a compromising position.

While the duo and the kingpin were apprehended, the two women have been to correctional home, police said.