New Delhi, April 21 (ANI) — The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the rising issue of child trafficking in India, calling the situation “most dangerous” and stating that it is worsening. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadeva, hearing a case related to trafficking of newborns, directed the Delhi police to take all necessary actions to locate kidnapped infants.
The court emphasized that the trafficking of children is a major societal threat, particularly noting the sale and purchase of children as an alarming crime. Justice Pardiwala stated, “The situation seems to have gone from bad to worse,” and further added, “If it’s a girl child, you know where she will end up.”
The case involves a trafficking ring operating in the Dwarka area, where newborns were allegedly being abducted and sold. The bench gave the Delhi police four weeks to identify and apprehend the gang leader behind the trafficking and locate the kidnapped infants. The court was informed that seven individuals had been arrested, and disturbing reports emerged that some parents were also involved in selling their own children.
The bench ordered the police to find the three missing children and apprehend the kingpin of the trafficking operation, emphasizing that the interrogation of the gang leader would provide valuable insights into the network. “Most dangerous, this is most dangerous,” said Justice Pardiwala while referring to the situation.
The case stemmed from a media report exposing the activities of a gang trafficking newborns across state borders, particularly from remote villages and hospitals in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The infants were reportedly sold to childless couples for up to Rs 10 lakh.
The Supreme Court has previously addressed the issue of child trafficking, stating that hospitals involved in such crimes should have their licenses suspended, and it has issued guidelines for states to curb trafficking activities. The court also canceled the bail granted to accused individuals in a child trafficking case by the Allahabad High Court.
The Supreme Court will continue to monitor the case closely and take further action if necessary.
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