Inter-State Baby Trafficking Racket Busted: 25 Infants Sold for ₹5–6 Lakh Each, 27 Arrested
Inter-state baby trafficking gang led by Murugan sold 25 infants for ₹5–6 lakh each. 27 arrested in Gujarat kidnapping-linked case involving Hyderabad IVF centres.
An inter-state baby trafficking gang led by Bodasu Nagaraju alias Murugan has been exposed during the search for a kidnapped boy named Dev, who was abducted on the 6th of last month in Gujarat. Police have arrested 27 persons so far and found that the gang sold around 25 infants for ₹5 lakh to ₹6 lakh each, with support from IVF centres and private hospitals in Hyderabad. The accused are currently in police custody and under investigation.
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Murugan Gang Case: Key Facts Revealed
During the search for kidnapped boy Dev, police uncovered a major racket run by Bodasu Nagaraju alias Murugan, a resident of Komurambheem Asifabad district.
- Kidnapped child: Dev
- Kidnapping date: 6th of last month
- Location: Gujarat
- Main accused: Bodasu Nagaraju alias Murugan
- District: Komurambheem Asifabad
Police discovered that Murugan was running a baby selling racket across states.
27 Arrested in Inter-State Baby Trafficking Network
Police have already arrested 27 accused persons, including Murugan. During interrogation, it was confirmed that the gang was operating with the support of several IVF centres and private hospitals in Hyderabad.
The case has revealed a well-organized network involved in illegal baby sales.
25 Infants Sold for ₹5–6 Lakh Each
Investigations showed that the gang targeted parents who were unable to have children, using the backing of private hospitals.
- Total infants sold: around 25
- Price per infant: ₹5 lakh to ₹6 lakh
The gang reportedly sold babies by exploiting vulnerable parents.
Role of IVF Centres and Private Hospitals in Hyderabad
Police confirmed that the racket was being carried out with the involvement of multiple IVF centres and private hospitals in Hyderabad, which allegedly supported the illegal activities.
This aspect of the case has raised serious concerns about medical oversight.
Current Status of Investigation
The Gujarat police have taken the accused into custody and are continuing the investigation. The case came to light while tracing the kidnapped boy Dev, and further details are expected as the probe progresses.
The exposure of the inter-state baby trafficking gang led by Bodasu Nagaraju alias Murugan, which sold around 25 infants for ₹5–6 lakh each and involved IVF centres and private hospitals in Hyderabad, marks a major breakthrough. With 27 arrests already made, Gujarat police continue to investigate the case that began with the kidnapping of Dev on the 6th of last month in Gujarat.
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