Tuesday’s raid of a farmhouse in Moinabad by Cyberabad police not only led to the arrest of around 12 persons and four girls but also exposed the obscenity and vulgarity that marks what were mujra parties of yore. These have become quite common in farm houses and private parties. Such is the craze for these weekend entertainments that its addicts include businessmen and youngsters who force the girls to dance in semi-nude attire.

Cashing in on this craze and making money are inter-state mujra organisers, who shuttle girls from one state to another. Reportedly, these organisers have close to 800 regular customers in the twin cities, including influential businessmen from a particular community, history-sheeters and unsocial elements, who all are mujra addicts. Wealthy customers organise shows in their own farmhouses situated in Manneguda, Moinabad, Vikarabad, Kompally, Chaumangal and Hastinapuram among other areas in the city outskirts, sources said.

Of course, people also organise decent mujra dances during marriages. Police are not aware that the dancers include girls from various nationalities, including Russia, Spain and African countries. They can be booked through one Satish, an inter-state agent, a mujra regular said.

“We have been supplying our girls mostly to VIPs, who splurge money and do not cause harm to the girls,” said Muskan, granddaughter of Khairunisa Begum, who was a popular performer in the days when Mehboob Ki Mehndi was in full swing. Customers inclu.