Authorities Rescue Newborns in Child Trafficking Cases

In a series of alarming child trafficking incidents in India, multiple arrests have been made across different states. In Bareilly, a day-old baby girl was sold for Rs 25,000, prompting police investigations into her abandonment. In Coimbatore, a 22-year-old mother was arrested for selling her newborn daughter for Rs 1 lakh to a friend, with two accomplices also detained. Meanwhile, in Nagpur, six individuals, including the biological parents, were arrested after allegedly selling their five-day-old son for Rs 1.10 lakh to a childless couple. Authorities have emphasized the need for stricter measures to combat illegal trafficking and ensure proper adoption processes. These cases highlight the ongoing challenges of child welfare in the region and the desperate circumstances driving such actions.