Balapur police rescue 4-day-old baby from suspected ₹5 lakh trafficking deal
HYDERABAD: A four-day-old baby girl was rescued by Balapur police just before she was allegedly sold for ₹5 lakh in a suspected child trafficking case in Hyderabad.
Balapur police intervene before alleged sale
Police foiled the alleged deal with the help of social activist Safiya Mahi and rescued the infant before the transaction could take place.
Police arrested Waheeda Khatoon of Chandrayangutta in connection with the case.
Infant rescued in suspected trafficking case
The case is being investigated as a suspected child trafficking incident. The information available does not provide further details about the circumstances in which the infant was allegedly being sold or identify others, if any, involved in the suspected deal.
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