Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Kerala Police Bust Newborn Trafficking Racket
Police in Kerala found a bad group that was tricking pregnant women from other states.
They promised to help the women but instead wanted to take their babies and sell them.
One woman escaped and told the police, who then arrested two men.
The police are now investigating to see if more women were hurt and if more babies were sold.
They have set up a special team to look into this.
Kerala Police busted a newborn trafficking racket in Kottayam district.
Pregnant women were lured from other states under the pretext of care and support.
Two suspects, Raja and Arjun, were arrested after a victim filed a complaint.
The racket involved holding women captive and pressuring them to give up their babies.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the case further.
- Who
- Pregnant women from other states, traffickers Raja and Arjun
- What
- Busting of a newborn trafficking racket
- When
- Recently, exact date not specified
- Where
- Kottayam district, Kerala
- Why
- To sell newborns for profit
Victims' Perspective
Traffickers' Perspective
Treatment of Pregnant Women
Victims' Perspective
Victims were lured under false pretenses, held captive, and subjected to physical abuse and threats.
Traffickers' Perspective
Traffickers claim they were providing support and shelter to vulnerable pregnant women.
Intentions for Newborns
Victims' Perspective
Traffickers intended to sell the newborns for profit.
Traffickers' Perspective
Traffickers may argue they were finding homes for the babies, though illegally.
- Location
- Kottayam district, Kerala
- Victims
- At least three pregnant women
- Suspects
- Raja and Arjun
- Complaint Filed By
- 22-year-old pregnant woman from Assam
- Special Investigation Team
- Formed by Kottayam Superintendent of Police
