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Sarpanches in Rajasthan, MP linked to trafficking of children
Published 1 July 2026 ยท local
An organized child trafficking network has been uncovered in Ahmedabad, with children being recruited from impoverished families in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Village chiefs allegedly
An organized child trafficking network has been uncovered in Ahmedabad, with children being recruited from impoverished families in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Village chiefs allegedly act as brokers, facilitating the movement of children for begging at lucrative spots like temples and traffic signals. Authorities have identified 276 trafficked children and are preparing criminal cases against exploiters, aiming to rehabilitate the victims.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 12:22 AM IST ยท Updated: July 2, 2026 โข 3:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
An organized child trafficking network has been uncovered in Ahmedabad, with children being recruited from impoverished families in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Village chiefs allegedly act as brokers, facilitating the movement of children for begging at lucrative spots like temples and traffic signals.
Authorities have identified 276 trafficked children and are preparing criminal cases against exploiters, aiming to rehabilitate the victims.