Sambalpur: Busting a sex racket operating at a rented house in Shakti Nagar area of Odisha's Sambalpur district, the Ainthapali police today detained four youths, including the owner of the house, and rescued three women engaged in the flesh trade.

According to reports, the police had kept a sharp watch on the house for the last few days after being informed about the sex racket.

A police team this afternoon raided the house during which the four youths and three women were found in a compromising position.

Police have seized three bikes, mobile phones, cash and objectionable items from the spot. The detainees are being questioned at police station.