Two Girls Rescued from Traffickers on Delhi-Bound Train in Assam
Two girls rescued from Delhi-bound train in Assam, 3 suspected traffickers held

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In a coordinated effort by Assam Police and the Government Railway Police, two schoolgirls from Diphu were rescued from a Delhi-bound train in Bongaigaon district, Assam. Three suspected traffickers, aged 18 to 19, were arrested for allegedly luring the girls with false job promises via social media.
- 01The girls, aged 15 and 17, were reported missing by their parents after failing to return home from school.
- 02The suspects are believed to have connections to a larger trafficking network.
- 03The operation took place on May 19, 2023, and involved collaboration between local police and railway authorities.
- 04The arrested individuals are from Bihar and Delhi, indicating a possible interstate trafficking operation.
- 05Interrogation of the suspects is expected to provide further insights into the trafficking network.
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On May 19, 2023, two girls from Diphu, Assam, were rescued from a Delhi-bound train in Bongaigaon district, following a coordinated operation by the Assam Police and the Government Railway Police. The girls, aged 15 and 17, had been reported missing by their parents after they did not return home from school the previous week. Authorities arrested three suspected traffickers, aged between 18 and 19, who allegedly befriended the girls through social media and promised them jobs in the national capital. Police suspect that these individuals are part of a larger trafficking network. The arrested suspects, hailing from Bihar and Delhi, were brought back to Diphu for further questioning. Officials believe that further interrogation will reveal more details about the trafficking operation and its potential connections. The successful rescue highlights the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in India, especially targeting vulnerable youth.
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The rescue operation raises awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable youth.
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