Newborn boy sold for ₹1.7 lakh rescued; case booked
Authorities in India have rescued a 12-day-old infant who was illegally sold for ₹1.7 lakh to a childless couple. A case has been registered against the intermediaries and the biological parents involved in the transaction.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the prevalence of illegal child trafficking and the need for stricter enforcement of legal adoption processes.
A newborn boy was sold illegally for ₹1.7 lakh through intermediaries to a childless couple, prompting authorities to register a case and rescue the infant, who has since been placed under state care.
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