Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Jharkhand Mother Accused of Selling Infant for ₹50,000
In Jharkhand, a mother named Pinki Devi is suspected of selling her newborn baby for money.
The baby was rescued by the police after being allegedly sold for ₹50,000.
The mother initially said she sold the baby for money, but then said she gave it to relatives for a better life.
The family, including the father Ramchandra Ram, lives in poverty and lacks essential documents.
The baby is now with the Child Welfare Committee, and the mother is receiving counseling and medical treatment.
Authorities are investigating the case and providing aid to the family.
A newborn baby was allegedly sold for ₹50,000 in Jharkhand.
Police rescued the infant from Latehar and handed it to the Child Welfare Committee.
The mother, Pinki Devi, has given inconsistent statements regarding the sale.
The family lives in poverty and lacks basic identification documents.
Authorities are investigating and providing medical and welfare support.
- Who
- Pinki Devi is accused of selling her newborn; police and Child Welfare Committee involved.
- What
- A newborn baby was allegedly sold for ₹50,000; police rescued the infant.
- When
- Newborn born August 9, sold a week later; rescued on Saturday.
- Where
- Lesliganj area, Palamu district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Unclear, though extreme poverty and potential desire for better upbringing are implicated.
- Event
- Mother allegedly sold newborn for ₹50,000
- Victim
- Newborn baby
- Mother
- Pinki Devi
- Father
- Ramchandra Ram
- Sale Price
- ₹50,000
- Rescue Location
- Latehar
- Current Location of Baby
- Missionaries of Charity
