Newborn Allegedly Sold for Rs 1 Lakh in Telangana: Three Arrested
Newborn Allegedly Sold for Rs 1 Lakh in Telangana: Three Arrested
Hyderabad, Telangana – In a shocking incident, Hyderabad city police have arrested three individuals, including the father of an infant, on charges of selling a newborn for Rs 1 lakh. The swift action by the police led to the rescue of the 18-day-old girl within 24 hours.
The father, identified as Asif, allegedly sold his daughter to acquaintances for the sum of Rs 1 lakh. The police were alerted to the incident when the mother of the child, Asma Begum, lodged a complaint on Thursday.
Upon receiving the complaint, the police promptly registered a case and formed a special team to locate and rescue the infant. The dedicated efforts of the team paid off as they were able to trace the child and reunite her with her mother in Bandlaguda.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the local community, with many questioning the circumstances that led to such a desperate act. Authorities are now investigating the motives behind Asif’s actions and the involvement of the other two individuals.
Hyderabad city police have emphasized their commitment to child welfare and vowed to take stringent action against those involved in such heinous acts. The rescued infant is reported to be in good health and is now safe with her mother, Asma Begum.