Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Uttar Pradesh Child Trafficking Racket Busted, Four Arrested
In Uttar Pradesh, police caught a group of people running a disturbing scheme.
They were kidnapping babies, especially those with fair skin, and selling them to couples who wanted children.
The main players ran marriage bureaus, using their contacts to find buyers.
They could get a lot of money, up to Rs 5 lakh for a baby!
Others involved included a nurse and a health worker who may have provided details about babies.
The police found evidence on their phones and are adding more charges against them.
This group was active in multiple cities, even potentially in other countries, showcasing a wide-spread issue.
Four individuals were arrested for operating a child trafficking racket in Uttar Pradesh.
The gang, involving marriage bureau owners, kidnapped babies and sold them to childless couples.
They targeted fair-skinned newborns, selling them for up to Rs 5 lakh.
A nurse and ASHA worker are also being investigated for possible involvement.
The gang operated across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and potentially other states and Nepal.
- Who
- Four people, including marriage bureau owners, were arrested; police are searching for additional suspects, including a nurse and ASHA worker.
- What
- A child trafficking racket was busted, involving kidnapping and selling infants.
- When
- The arrests were made after a missing child report.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and involved areas like Delhi, Bijnor, and possibly Nepal.
- Why
- The gang aimed to profit by selling infants to childless couples.
Victims
Offenders
Adoption
Victims
Infants were kidnapped and sold without consent of parents
Offenders
Childless couples were not able to find a child to adopt
- Location of Bust
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Number Arrested
- 4
- Targeted Infants
- Fair-skinned newborns
- Potential Sale Price
- Up to Rs 5 lakh
- Involved Professions
- Marriage bureau owners, nurse, ASHA worker
- Charges
- Section 143(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (trafficking)