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UP Woman Sells Her Baby for Rs 1.5 Lakh, Fakes Kidnapping Story
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What Happened?
A woman in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, sold her one-and-a-half-month-old son for Rs 1.5 lakh and fabricated a kidnapping story to cover her actions. The police rescued the child and arrested five suspects within 24 hours.
Key points
- The woman reported her baby missing from a bus stand while she was in the washroom.
- Her husband, a labourer in Faridabad, was informed of the missing child.
- Police investigation revealed a deal to sell the infant, contradicting the kidnapping claim.
- Middlemen Arun and his wife negotiated a deal worth Rs 2 lakh, with Rs 1.5 lakh paid to the mother.
- Police arrested five suspects and recovered Rs 80,000 in cash within 24 hours.
Key insights
- The case underscores the need for stricter laws against child trafficking.
- Increased awareness and community vigilance could help prevent such incidents.
- The involvement of middlemen indicates a broader network of illegal activities.
Why it matters
This incident highlights serious issues of child trafficking and the lengths some individuals may go to conceal their actions.
Entities
Uttar Pradesh· StateKasganj· City
Source
India Today
