Major Child Trafficking Racket Busted in Hyderabad, 12 Arrested by Cyberabad Police
The racket was involved in trafficking infants from different parts of India and selling them in Hyderabad, exposing a well-organised and highly profitable illegal network.
In a major breakthrough, the Cyberabad Police have busted a large child trafficking and selling racket in Hyderabad, leading to the arrest of 12 accused. The operation was carried out by the Cyberabad Police Special Operations Team (SOT) after receiving specific intelligence inputs.
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The racket was involved in trafficking infants from different parts of India and selling them in Hyderabad, exposing a well-organised and highly profitable illegal network.
Infants Trafficked From Multiple States
According to investigators, the child trafficking racket sourced infants from several locations, including Ahmedabad, before selling them in Hyderabad.
Key Findings So Far
- 👶 At least 15 children sold through the racket
- 🧒 Two infants rescued during the police operation
- 💰 Each child sold for up to ₹15 lakh per transaction
- 🏥 Agents linked to nearly eight hospitals suspected to be involved
Police officials said the findings clearly point to the commercial and organised nature of the child trafficking network.
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Role of Hospitals Under Scanner
Preliminary investigation suggests that agents connected to multiple hospitals played a crucial role in facilitating illegal transactions, including documentation and coordination. Authorities are now expanding the probe to identify hospital staff, middlemen, and buyers involved in the racket.
Police sources said further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.
Cyberabad Police SOT Leads Operation
The Cyberabad Police Special Operations Team conducted coordinated raids across multiple locations in Hyderabad, leading to the arrest of the accused and the rescue of infants.
Officials confirmed that the accused were part of a well-established trafficking chain, operating discreetly to avoid detection.
Strict Action Promised Against Child Trafficking
Senior police officials reiterated that child trafficking will not be tolerated and strict legal action will be taken against everyone involved, including facilitators and beneficiaries.
The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to illegal adoptions or child trafficking, assuring complete confidentiality for informants.
More Details Awaited
Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and more details are expected to emerge as financial trails and hospital links are examined. The rescued infants have been shifted to safe custody and are receiving medical care.
The child trafficking racket busted in Hyderabad is being described as one of the most serious cases uncovered in recent times.
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