Police Bust Newborn Selling Gang in Hyderabad

A gang of 10 people in Hyderabad has been arrested for attempting to sell a 15-day-old baby boy, who has since been rescued by police. The prime suspect motivated the child's parents to sell their baby for Rs 2.50 lakh due to financial troubles. Further investigation is ongoing.

A gang of 10 individuals has been apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to sell a newborn baby, according to police reports from Monday.

The 15-day-old infant has been rescued and is now under safe custody at a child welfare center.

The prime suspect orchestrated a scheme to sell newborn babies to childless couples, convincing a financially struggling couple to part with their baby for Rs 2.50 lakh, as stated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Task Force) Y V S Sudheendra. The gang then tried to find buyers through brokers, using an instant messaging app to circulate the baby's photo.

Acting on a tip-off, the Commissioner’s Task Force Police, South Zone, and Chandrayangutta police successfully arrested the gang and rescued the baby. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act, and further investigation is underway.