At least 34 children rescued from human trafficking network in Arunachal Pradesh
The police in Namsai district also rescued four adults in an illegal placement case
In Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, police have rescued 38 individuals, comprising 34 children, from a suspected human trafficking operation. Four adults were also apprehended in connection with an alleged illegal placement case. Four suspects, possibly involved in trafficking or aiding traffickers, have been arrested so far.
District police official Kengo Dirchi is leading the investigation, which is under the supervision of Superintendent Sangey Thinley and in coordination with the Child Welfare Committee and District Child Protection Unit. The police are investigating the roles of key facilitator Rupali Padung and others involved in transporting and placing the victims.
The probe is focused on uncovering the complete network of facilitators, transportation and placement details, financial transactions, electronic evidence, and other links. Police are also examining the roles of people who allegedly placed the children, as well as their parents or guardians, to determine their individual responsibilities and circumstances.
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