Thane Crime: Mumbra Police Crack Child Trafficking Racket; 10 Arrested Within 24 Hours, 20-Day-Old Baby Rescued Safely
Thane, November 7, 2026: In a swift operation, Mumbra Police have busted an alleged infant trafficking racket within 24 hours, arresting 10 accused and safely rescuing a 20-day-old baby boy who was allegedly taken away as part of a child-selling deal worth Rs 2.5 lakh. The case came to light after a 19-year-old woman, identified as Anisa Rafiq Shaikh, approached the police. The complainant, who…
Mumbra Police have dismantled an alleged infant trafficking ring, arresting 10 individuals within 24 hours of receiving a complaint. The rescued 20-day-old baby boy is safe and under the care of child welfare authorities. The operation was initiated after a 19-year-old beggar, Anisa Rafiq Shaikh, reported that Rehan Rizwan Shaikh, 22, had forced her to sell her infant for Rs 2.5 lakh.
The accused allegedly assaulted Shaikh and her sister, seizing money while trying to cover up the incident. Police registered an FIR and launched a thorough investigation, with teams searching Mumbra, Diva, Kalyan, Dombivli, and other nearby areas. The suspects caught include Rehan Rizwan Shaikh, Farhan Shaikh, Jyoti Patil, Farida Sayyed, Husna Shaikh, Anita Dhore, Sunita Khedkar, Gopinath Dhore, Pratibha Parab, and Shilpa Sathe.
One team even traveled to Ratnagiri to locate the infant and bring him back to safety. The rescued baby has been handed over to the Child Welfare Committee for further procedures.
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