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Newborn Allegedly Sold for Rs 4.5 Lakh in Bihar
Police in Bihar say a newborn baby was allegedly exchanged for Rs 4.5 lakh.
The baby’s parents, a woman accused of buying the child and two intermediaries were arrested.
Police said the intermediaries helped arrange the alleged transaction.
The case became known after the people involved argued about how to divide the money.
Police recovered the baby safely.
They also seized Rs 1.5 lakh and are trying to recover the rest.
Because the baby is very young, the child will stay with the mother for now.
A court will guide authorities on what happens next.
A newborn in Motihari was allegedly sold for Rs 4.5 lakh, police said.
Five people, including the parents, alleged buyer and two intermediaries, were arrested.
Police said the case emerged after a dispute over brokerage from the transaction.
The baby was recovered, and Rs 1.5 lakh linked to the deal was seized.
The newborn will remain with the mother temporarily, pending court directions on future care.
- Who
- The newborn’s parents, the alleged buyer Chinta Devi, and intermediaries Shobha and Danya Khatun were arrested, according to police.
- What
- A newborn was allegedly sold for Rs 4.5 lakh, and the baby was later recovered.
- Where
- Motihari, Bihar; the parents were identified as residents of Pakariya in Harsiddhi, and the alleged buyer was from Ghodasar.
- When
- The case was reported on August 25, 2026.
- Why
- Police said the alleged transaction came to light after a dispute over the division of brokerage money; the alleged sale was reportedly linked to financial gain.
Key facts
- Alleged transaction value
- Rs 4.5 lakh
- Arrests
- Five people
- People arrested
- The child’s parents, the alleged buyer and two intermediaries
- Money recovered
- Rs 1.5 lakh
- Baby’s status
- Recovered and staying with the mother temporarily
- Next legal step
- Authorities will follow court directions regarding the child’s future care
- Case trigger
- A dispute over the brokerage amount
Quotes
Dilip Kumar
SDPO overseeing the police investigation in Motihari
“It is a matter of concern for society that someone would sell their own child for financial gain, without considering how the child would be cared for there.”
news18.com
Sources
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