Probe into newborn trafficking racket uncovers earlier infant sale
Police in Kerala have uncovered evidence of a newborn trafficking racket, leading to a new FIR and the arrest of a suspect. The investigation is expanding to trace a wider network that allegedly lured vulnerable women via social media.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing threat of human trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals through digital platforms.
The police probing the alleged newborn trafficking racket have found evidence suggesting that the accused had sold an infant a few months ago.
District Police Chief Sabu Mathew said a fresh FIR had been registered suo motu after preliminary investigations confirmed the sale of an infant. “The trafficking appears to have taken place within the State and more persons are likely to be arraigned as accused as the investigation progresses,” he said.
Meanwhile, the police on Wednesday arrested Aneena, a native of Kollam, in connection with the case. They have also moved the court seeking custody of the two accused who were remanded on Tuesday for further interrogation.
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