human trafficking news

Andrew Tate's lawyer issues stark warning to Trump over extradition case

Andrew Tate's lawyer has warned Trump that not helping his jailed client could cost him young voters.

Updated on Aug 04, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Chaibasa human trafficker wanted since 2023 held in Delhi, minor rescued

Published on Aug 03, 2026 08:02 am IST

Mohali: 18-year-old rescued from Rajasthan, three held

Police rescued the woman from Rajasthan and registered a case under relevant sections related to wrongful confinement and trafficking of the BNS. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 31, 2026 08:18 am IST

Odisha plans new anti-trafficking policy after years of poor conviction rates

Four people forcibly abducted the girl from her home on July 13, sexually assaulted her before trafficking her to Jind in Haryana by train where she was forced into domestic labour including tending cattle. (Shutterstock/Representational photo)

india news

Published on Jul 30, 2026 08:40 pm IST

Human trafficking in Nagaland taking new forms linked to cybercrime, money laundering: Official

india news

Published on Jul 30, 2026 01:13 pm IST

French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead

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genesis

Published on Jul 23, 2026 12:24 am IST

Child-lifting racket selling toddlers for ₹2.5 lakh busted in Lucknow

The five accused in police custody on Wednesday. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 10:51 am IST

How SC reimagined the fight against human trafficking?

Supreme Court

governance

Published on Jul 09, 2026 03:22 pm IST

Police raid two spa centres in Assam’s Silchar, arrest 28 women

Police teams raided Lovely Spa and Lotus Spa, located on the top floor of a mall on Club Road in Silchar, on Thursday night.

others

Published on Jun 26, 2026 09:11 pm IST

Three to face trial in 2019 Kurla child trafficking case

mumbai news

Published on Jun 26, 2026 07:00 am IST

Captivity, cattle-feed rotis, beatings: Rescued workers recount ‘factory of horror’

SSP Sanjai Kumar showing a pointed object allegedly used to torture the workers at the factory. (Sourced)

lucknow news

Published on Jun 25, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Rescue of bonded workers from UP factory unearths ‘tale of torture’

The bonded labourers, from UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana and other states, were tortured using spears and whips.

lucknow news

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 10:16 pm IST

Scam centres near Thai-Myanmar border still holding 5,300 victims, group says

Over 5,300 still trapped in Myanmar-border scam centres, rights group warns.

world news

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 10:47 pm IST

Delta faces $2.35M lawsuit after father wrongly accused of trafficking daughter

Delta sued for $2.35M after a girl’s dad was wrongly accused of trafficking.

us news

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:24 pm IST

NIA court denies bail to Charkhi Dadri man, aide in human trafficking case

According to the NIA, the investigation uncovered a human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate operating across India, Thailand and Myanmar. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 08, 2026 03:36 am IST

6 held as cop bust interstate child trafficking network in Rajasthan; 10 rescued

The gang allegedly used forged Aadhaar cards to pass off the minor girls as adults. (Representative Image/iStock)

india news

Published on Jun 06, 2026 06:24 pm IST

11-day-old girl abducted from Loni rescued, 12 arrested

Police also said five more accused, including a couple, involved in the racket remain absconding. Investigations revealed that the group primarily sold infants in Andhra Pradesh. (Represntational image)

others

Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:20 am IST

UP govt approves ₹2 lakh aid for minor trafficking and assault victim in Varanasi

The Varanasi administration had sent a proposal seeking immediate aid, which was approved by the government, according to an official communique. (For representation only)

others

Published on May 28, 2026 03:36 am IST

Two girls rescued from Delhi-bound train in Assam, 3 suspected traffickers held

The two girls, students of Class 10 and 12, were reported missing by their families last week after they failed to return home from school.

india news

Published on May 19, 2026 02:35 pm IST

Ludhiana: Gang selling newborns busted, ASHA worker among 6 held, say Cops

The accused in the custody of Khanna Police on Monday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 19, 2026 03:28 am IST

NIA files chargesheet against five in Cambodia cyber slavery, trafficking case

NIA exposes cross-border trafficking syndicate, files chargesheet in cyber slavery case linked to Cambodia involving lured Indian job seekers and forced labour. (ANI)

india news

Updated on May 16, 2026 11:47 am IST

Orissa HC grants bail to rape accused; cites violation of constitutional rights

The court emphasised that the right to be produced before a magistrate is a “fundamental right”. (File Photo)

others

Published on May 13, 2026 01:21 pm IST

13 tribal children rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh; 8 persons arrested

india news

Published on May 07, 2026 03:21 pm IST

Two minor girls rescued from Bikaner, one from Nalanda; 4 traffickers held

Representative image. (HT Photo)

patna news

Published on May 05, 2026 10:11 pm IST

Mohali: CBI court denies anticipatory bail to man in human-trafficking case

The prosecution argued that the accused was in contact with the main suspects and had knowledge of the victim’s whereabouts but was not cooperating with investigators. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on May 04, 2026 03:42 am IST