The Central District Police of Delhi have busted an interstate child trafficking racket and arrested 13 accused persons in the case. Five infants have been rescued during the operation.
The police have also seized cash amounting to over three lakh rupees during the operation. Investigation in the case has revealed that Heera Multispeciality Hospital in Delhi was being used as a hub for trafficking infants, where deals were struck with couples unable to conceive. It is suspected that over thirty infants have been trafficked in the last one to two years.
nvestigations revealed that the syndicate operated across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, sourcing newborns through intermediaries and selling them to childless couples for high sums. Police said the group included suppliers, transporters, facilitators and buyers working in coordination.
Officials said Jyoti played a key role in coordinating the network, while other accused allegedly arranged infants from different states. The probe also found involvement of a lab technician, a driver, and a domestic worker who helped in transport and coordination of the illegal trade.