Police bust child trafficking gang, rescue 15 children from Bihar
Police and child welfare organizations successfully rescued 15 children from a trafficking gang at the Ongole railway station in Andhra Pradesh. The children, who were being transported from Bihar to work in Tamil Nadu factories, have been placed in protective custody while authorities pursue legal action against the traffickers.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the persistent issue of human trafficking and the importance of inter-agency coordination in child protection efforts.
Fifteen children from Bihar were reportedly rescued by Prakasam District Child Welfare Committee (CWC) at Ongole railway station while travelling in Jogbani-Erode Amrit Bharat Express (16602) on Tuesday evening. The police arrested a child trafficking gang of 12 members who were allegedly involved in exploiting the children to work as daily labourers at various factories in Tamil Nadu.
The report is a factual account of a law enforcement operation without political commentary or subjective framing.
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