Brave Operation Unveils Grim Reality of Exploitation, Seven-Day-Old Boy Rescued, Mother Arrested
In a significant development, Wakad police have dealt a severe blow to a child trafficking network, liberating a seven-day-old boy from the clutches of the perpetrators. Led by Senior Inspector, the operation resulted in the apprehension of six women, one of whom was revealed to be the infant’s mother. Assistant Commissioner of Police Vishal Hire revealed that the mother had agreed to sell her son for five lakh rupees.
The investigation undertaken by Sardi Police unearthed disturbing details about the syndicate’s activities. Sub Inspector from Wakad police disclosed, “The gang, comprised entirely of women, had trafficked five babies in the past year alone.” These arrests have cast a harsh light on the clandestine operations of child trafficking, with the arrested women originating from areas such as Dhanakwadi, Yerwada, and Hadapsar in Pune City.
Constable Jawan, acting on a tip-off, promptly alerted the authorities about the gang’s involvement in child trafficking. Following a meticulously planned operation, the police set a trap in Wakad, leading to the arrest of the six women and the rescue of the baby boy on Friday evening.
Interrogations revealed that one of the detained women was, in fact, the mother of the rescued child. The Sub Inspector stated, “The woman, a daily wage worker, confessed that financial distress compelled her to contemplate selling her son.” Further investigations uncovered that the syndicate had trafficked five babies in the past year, targeting vulnerable parents from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The modus operandi of the syndicate revolved around enticing financially struggling parents with monetary offers in exchange for their newborns. These babies were subsequently sold to different individuals, fetching amounts ranging from three to five lakh rupees, with a premium charged for male infants.
As of now, all the arrested women remain in police custody until April 16, while investigations continue to unfold. The Sub Inspector underscored the seriousness of the situation, asserting that ongoing efforts are aimed at unraveling the full extent of the syndicate’s operations and ensuring justice for the victims.
