Infant Rescued From Trafficking
Maharashtra Infant Rescued From Alleged Trafficking Ring as Seven Suspects Arrested
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A one-month-old infant was rescued in Maharashtra after his parents allegedly sold him for Rs 1.2 lakh (about $1,440 USD) to buy two mobile phones and gold jewelry, Rediff reported. The baby was resold multiple times before authorities recovered him and placed him in an orphanage. Seven people have been arrested in connection with the alleged trafficking ring.
Parents Sold Newborn For Consumer Goods
The couple from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar made the sale just weeks after the infant's birth. Deccan Chronicle noted they used the Rs 1.2 lakh proceeds to purchase two phones and gold. The parents reportedly work as daily wage laborers, according to Rediff. The infant's age at sale — one month old — made the case particularly alarming for child welfare authorities.
Infant Changed Hands Multiple Times
After the initial sale, the baby was resold repeatedly through the trafficking network. Rediff reported the child was eventually taken to Hyderabad before being rescued. Each transaction involved different members of the alleged trafficking ring. The multiple resales complicated the investigation but helped authorities track the network's full scope.
Seven Arrested In Trafficking Network Crackdown
Police arrested seven people connected to the alleged trafficking operation. Authorities placed the rescued infant in an orphanage while investigations continue. The case highlights how trafficking networks exploit families in financial distress. Child protection agencies are reviewing similar cases across Maharashtra to identify other victims.
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