Lucknow police have successfully dismantled an inter-state child trafficking racket that sold minor girls from Uttar Pradesh for up to ₹1.5 lakh each under the pretense of marriage in Rajasthan. The operation began after a complaint was filed on May 12 by Kamlesha, who reported her two granddaughters missing. Following extensive surveillance and field intelligence, police rescued the girls on May 18 and arrested three suspects: Anurag Yadav (25), Mohammad Akhtar (32), and Priya Patel (23), along with a 17-year-old juvenile. The investigation revealed that the gang had been operating since 2020, specifically targeting orphaned or economically vulnerable minors. The accused lured victims with promises of better lives and coerced them into traveling to Rajasthan for forced marriages. The police are now focused on apprehending additional suspects, including Sonam and Bhupendra Chaudhary, believed to be key figures in arranging these illegal marriages. The operation highlights the organized nature of the trafficking network and the urgent need to identify more victims.