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Delhi child trafficking case: Police yet to trace parents of rescued newborns

Delhi child trafficking probe hits roadblock as parents of rescued babies remains untraced, representational image
Published on Jul 08, 2026 09:31 am IST

Probe hits hurdle in baby trafficking case

Investigators have been unable to locate the biological parents of rescued newborns.
Published on Jul 08, 2026 08:16 am IST

20-day CCTV chase helps Lucknow GRP rescue abducted infant

The parents of the five-month-old infant reunited with their daughter after her rescue. (Sourced)
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 05:44 pm IST

Man, daughter-in-law held for buying 20-day-old boy for 8L

The latest arrests come days after police busted the interstate syndicate and arrested 13 people. So far, six infants have been rescued. (Shutterstock)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:36 am IST

Delhi Police arrests 13 of interstate child trafficking racket, rescues 5 kids

Police said that questioning of those arrested, which includes traffickers, agents, suppliers, mediators, transporters and buyers, among others, revealed that the syndicate mostly targeted tribal families living in remote areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat. (Representative photo)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 03:32 am IST

Rajasthan police rescue 15 girls, arrest 11 after busting child trafficking gang

Police said brokers pocketed most of the money earned from trafficking. (X)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 03:16 pm IST

Teen rescued as UP Police busts child trafficking gang in Hapur; 4 arrested

Police said that four accused have been arrested.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 06:57 am IST

SC orders mandatory kidnapping FIRs in all missing child, person cases nationwide

The court held, “The said FIR should mandatorily incorporate the relevant section under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to kidnapping of the person or child.” (Shutterstock/ Representative photo)
Published on May 22, 2026 07:55 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: 13 tribal kids forced to work in cattle-rearing units rescued, 10 held

The children were forced to work for more than 10 hours a day in cattle-rearing units located near the Kanha National Park region. (Getty image/ Representative photo)
Published on May 07, 2026 07:15 pm IST

Noida: Octogenarian loses 85L to cyber frauds

Police said later, the call was transferred to another person, and he was informed that a case with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in which he was booked for money laundering and child trafficking, was pending against him. (Representational image)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 08:14 am IST

Thane court acquits woman in child trafficking and prostitution case, cites lack of evidence

Thane court acquits woman in child trafficking and prostitution case, cites lack of evidence
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 12:17 pm IST

28 children trafficked from Myanmar, working in hotels, rescued

Officials said the children were made to stay in “poor” living conditions and forced to work for 10-12 hours every day. (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 05:24 am IST

‘Mandi’ for child trafficking: HC in notice over practice at railway stations

The court noted that despite repeated judicial concerns and directions, the menace continues unabated (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:14 am IST

Delhi HC says Delhi has become 'mandi' for child trafficking, seeks police's response on PIL

Delhi HC says Delhi has become 'mandi' for child trafficking, seeks police's response on PIL
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Over 2,800 child trafficking cases pending trial in courts

Over 2,800 child trafficking cases pending trial in courts
Published on Mar 06, 2026 07:18 am IST

7-year-old’s escape leads cops to child trafficking network in Arunachal Pradesh

The girl was also provided with psychological support at Ane’s Home, a one-stop support centre on the premises of the Itanagar Women Police Station. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 19, 2026 08:52 pm IST

Ludhiana: Newborn sold for 2 lakh, mother, BAMS doc among five arrested

The case came to light on Sunday evening when the accused assembled at a park near Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi to hand over the newborn to the Moga-based family. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:52 am IST

SC seeks deeper probe into missing children

The court posted the matter for March 10. (File photo)
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Ascertain if any nationwide network is behind children going missing: SC to Centre

Ascertain if any nationwide network is behind children going missing: SC to Centre
Published on Feb 10, 2026 03:50 pm IST

Ludhiana: ‘None of 18 children rescued found to be trafficking victims’

Project Jeevanjyot 2.0 was launched with the stated objective of combating child trafficking and exploitation. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 28, 2026 07:12 am IST

Child trafficking gang busted in Telangana: Cops

Child trafficking gang busted in Telangana: Cops
Published on Dec 25, 2025 07:06 am IST

Child trafficking, prostitution cases deeply disturbing, says SC

The strong observations came while the court was confronted with the shocking facts of how a minor girl aged 16 was trafficked in Karnataka. (Sanjay Sharma)
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 06:36 am IST

FIR filed in Chaibasa police station over child trafficking case

27 children from West Singhbhum were allegedly kept as bonded labour at the Shree Namo Buddha Bouddha Dharma Dhyan and Teaching Centre in Nepal, officials said. (Agencies)
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 10:57 pm IST

Appoint nodal officers for collection of data on missing children: SC tells govt

As per the Crime in India 2022 Report, the all-India figure of “unrecovered child victims” of kidnapping and abduction from previous years is 51,100. (ANI)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 04:58 am IST

Punjab: Drug addict couple held for selling 5-month-old son in Mansa: Cops

Officials of the Mansa child welfare wing of the state social welfare department with rescued child. (HT)
Published on Oct 26, 2025 03:16 am IST

Drug addict couple arrested for selling six-month-old son in Punjab’s Mansa

A couple, allegedly addicted to drugs, sold their six-month-old son to a scrap dealer in Punjab’s Mansa district, and spent part of the money on purchasing narcotics, police said on Saturday. (Representational photo)
Published on Oct 25, 2025 04:05 pm IST

Ludhiana: 2 more rescued kids sent to kin as DNA test confirms parentage

The district administration had on July 20 claimed to have rescued 18 children from begging and trafficking under Project Jeevan Jyot 2.0 in raids across the city.
Published on Oct 01, 2025 04:48 am IST

1-yr-old abducted from outside Delhi hosp recovered from UP, 5 held

1-yr-old abducted from outside Delhi hosp recovered from UP, 5 held
Published on Sept 29, 2025 03:38 am IST

Ludhiana: Woman held for selling newborn son for 2.5L

The case came to light after a complaint was filed by her father-in-law, Gajraj Singh, who became suspicious of her account of the birth. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 16, 2025 03:18 am IST