Maharashtra: Newborn Allegedly Sold For Rs 40,000 In Nalasopara, Doctor Among 6 Booked By Police
A shocking incident has come to light in Maharashtra’s Nalasopara, in which a newborn baby was allegedly sold for around Rs 40,000, a day after a 17-year-old girl gave birth to the baby. The incident has exposed an alleged case of sexual assault of a minor and child trafficking. A case has been registered against a 22-year-old man who allegedly raped the minor, along with his mother and a woman…
According to prosecutors, a shocking incident has come to light in Maharashtra's Nalasopara, involving the alleged sale of a newborn baby for around Rs 40,000. The newborn was reportedly sold to a couple in Nalasopara after it was born to a 17-year-old girl. The incident has raised concerns over sexual assault and child trafficking. Six individuals, including a 22-year-old man, his mother, and a woman neighbour, have been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of the minor.
Police have registered a case against the 22-year-old man under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Additionally, a case has been filed against the doctor who allegedly conducted the delivery, Shaheen Shaikh, and the couple who bought the baby. The newborn was reportedly delivered at Surya Hospital in Nalasopara East, where the minor was sent home after giving birth.
On Monday night, the minor complained of abdominal pain and was taken to Tulinj Hospital, run by the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation. Upon discovering that she had recently delivered a baby, hospital staff immediately informed the Tulinj Police. An investigation was launched, leading to the sealing of Surya Hospital by the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation. The civic body has stated that strict action would be taken against those involved in conducting illegal deliveries at the hospital.
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