Bareilly Child Trafficking Probe Uncovers Illegal Adoption Network
Illegal adoption angle, medical links emerge in Bareilly child trafficking probe, nurse among 6 held

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A child trafficking investigation in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has revealed a larger illegal adoption racket. Six individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested. The network allegedly involved the sale of children, with connections to medical professionals facilitating the process.
- 01The investigation began after the abduction of an 18-month-old boy from Aonla, Bareilly, on May 24.
- 02Six people have been arrested, including a nurse and a clinic operator, linked to the trafficking network.
- 03The network reportedly paid women to carry pregnancies to term, then sold the infants post-delivery.
- 04Three children have been identified as trafficked, with two still missing.
- 05Investigators are exploring connections to IVF centers and potential buyers of the trafficked children.
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An investigation by Bareilly police into the abduction of an 18-month-old boy has unveiled a significant child trafficking and illegal adoption network. The probe began after the child was kidnapped on May 24 from Aonla, leading to the arrest of six individuals, including a nurse from a government health facility. Authorities have revealed that the network has been operational for nearly a year, with arrests made following the interrogation of key suspects. The accused allegedly facilitated the sale of children by paying women to carry pregnancies to term and then selling the newborns after delivery. While three children have been identified as trafficked, two remain unaccounted for. The investigation is ongoing, with police exploring connections to medical professionals and IVF centers in various regions, including Gurugram and Delhi. The arrested individuals face charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including trafficking and kidnapping.
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The investigation into the child trafficking network has raised concerns about the safety of children and the integrity of medical practices in Bareilly.
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