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Crime
Kerala Child Rights Body Files Case Against Baby Trafficking Racket
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM
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The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a case against a racket involved in purchasing infants from unmarried mothers.
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has taken formal legal action against a network allegedly involved in the illegal purchase of babies. The commission has registered a case against the racket, which was found to be targeting unmarried mothers to buy their infants.
This move highlights the state's efforts to combat child trafficking and protect the rights of vulnerable children. The registration of the case signals a serious investigation into the mechanisms used by the racket to bypass legal adoption procedures.
Authorities are now expected to trace the individuals involved in this illicit trade. The focus of the inquiry will be on how these transactions were facilitated and the extent of the network's operations within the state.
This move highlights the state's efforts to combat child trafficking and protect the rights of vulnerable children. The registration of the case signals a serious investigation into the mechanisms used by the racket to bypass legal adoption procedures.
Authorities are now expected to trace the individuals involved in this illicit trade. The focus of the inquiry will be on how these transactions were facilitated and the extent of the network's operations within the state.