Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Guwahati Couple Arrested for Unlawful Newborn Adoption
A couple in Guwahati was arrested for taking a baby without following the proper adoption rules.
The baby's father said the mother gave the baby away for money.
The mother said she gave the baby away because she couldn't care for it and wanted a better life for her child.
The couple paid for the mother's hospital bills.
The police are now investigating because all adoptions need to go through a special government process to protect children.
A Guwahati couple was arrested for unlawfully adopting a newborn.
The arrest followed an FIR lodged by the child's father, alleging the mother 'sold' the child.
The mother claims she gave the child to the couple for a better future, without financial gain.
The adoptive couple reportedly paid the mother's medical bills.
The case highlights the importance of legal adoption through CARA.
- Who
- A Guwahati-based couple and the child's parents are involved.
- What
- A couple was arrested for unlawful adoption of a newborn.
- When
- The arrest followed an FIR on August 2.
- Where
- Dhakuakhana, Assam, and Guwahati.
- Why
- Due to an unlawful adoption not following legal procedures.
Accusations
Mother's Perspective
Reason for Giving Away Child
Accusations
The mother sold the child to the couple.
Mother's Perspective
The mother wanted a better future for her child.
- Incident
- Unlawful adoption
- Location
- Dhakuakhana, Assam
- Arrested
- Guwahati couple
- FIR lodged by
- Mintu Koch (father)
- Accusation
- Selling the newborn
- Relevant Act
- Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Governing Body
- CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority)