Growth of Prostitution in Kerala has turned hi-tech with business transactions being carried out via smart phones and apps, according to a new study. The findings were revealed in a study conducted by the Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) along with NGOs. It said that most of those involved in this profession solicit business through WhatsApp and coordinate on the meeting places. In Kerala; there are currently 15,802 women and 11,707 male prostitutes.
Speaking to IANS, KSACS Project Director R. Ramesh said that these numbers were of the one who are registered. “We constantly engage in working among these people and give them regular medical checkup for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases,” he said.