At least 34 children rescued from human trafficking network in Arunachal Pradesh
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have rescued 38 people, including 34 children, from a suspected human trafficking network. Authorities have arrested four individuals and are currently investigating the network's transportation and placement operations.
Why it matters
Human trafficking remains a critical social and legal challenge in India, requiring coordinated efforts between law enforcement and child welfare agencies.
The police in Arunachal Pradesh ’s Namsai district have rescued 38 people, including 34 children, from a suspected child trafficking network.
The police also rescued four adults in connection with a suspected illegal placement case.
Four persons allegedly involved in trafficking or facilitating traffickers have been arrested in connection with the case so far, the police said. “We are investigating the roles of Rupali Padung, an alleged key facilitator, and others connected with the transportation and placement of the victims,” a district police official said.
Namsai’s Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kengo Dirchi, is heading the investigation under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Sangey Thinley and in coordination with the Child Welfare Committee and the District Child Protection Unit.
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