Greater Noida authorities struck a decisive blow against human trafficking on March 22, arresting a trio—including a key female operative—in a plot to sell a mere 10-day-old girl for a shocking Rs 2.60 lakh. The joint efforts of the AHTU and Bisrakh police thwarted the deal just in time.
It all started with a couple’s sharp instincts. Promised a baby by the traffickers, they sensed something amiss and promptly contacted Childline. This alert mobilized a multi-agency task force, setting the stage for a sting operation.
Posing as potential buyers, the undercover team waited. The woman from the gang showed up with the infant, ready to seal the transaction. That’s when police pounced, nabbing her red-handed. Subsequent questioning unraveled the syndicate, resulting in three arrests total.
The gang preyed on infertile couples, peddling newborns as commodities. Police hailed the couple’s role: ‘Their suspicion saved a life.’ The rescued baby is now safe in a shelter, under watchful care.
Ongoing probes have yielded confessions linking the accused to several trafficking incidents. Search operations continue to hunt down accomplices and trace missing children. ‘This network ran deep; we’re dismantling it piece by piece,’ officials said.
This bust highlights the persistent threat of organized child smuggling in NCR suburbs. With informant tips fueling the crackdown, police anticipate more revelations soon. Society must stay alert—traffickers exploit every vulnerability.