Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Kidnapping Leads to Multi-State Child Trafficking Probe
A baby girl was taken from her mother in Ahmedabad, and the police found her in another city.
The police arrested some people because they think they were trying to sell the baby.
One of the people arrested used to help women sell their eggs, but then realized they could make money by selling babies to couples who wanted to adopt.
Now, the police are checking if they have kidnapped and sold other children too.
A 7-month-old girl was kidnapped from Ahmedabad and found in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Police arrested five people allegedly involved in the kidnapping and attempted trafficking.
The investigation revealed a potential child trafficking ring linked to the sale of kidnapped infants.
The prime suspect, Manisha Solanki, allegedly started in egg donation before turning to child trafficking.
Police are investigating the possibility of more victims and potential links to other missing child cases.
- Who
- Manisha Solanki, along with four others, were arrested.
- What
- A 7-month-old girl was kidnapped and nearly trafficked.
- When
- The kidnapping occurred around July 30th, with the child recovered two days later.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India; child recovered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- For child trafficking and potential financial gain.
Accused
Police
Denial vs. Evidence
Accused
The accused may deny involvement or claim ignorance of the full extent of the operation.
Police
The police have evidence indicating their participation in child trafficking and kidnapping.
- Victim
- 7-month-old girl
- Location of Kidnapping
- Dholka, Ahmedabad
- Location of Recovery
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Number Arrested
- 5
- Primary Accused
- Manisha Solanki
- Charges
- Kidnapping, human trafficking, criminal conspiracy
