Five infants rescued from child trafficking ring in Andhra Pradesh

India Dec 18, 2025

Andhra Pradesh police have busted a child trafficking gang and rescued five children during coordinated raids across several neighborhoods.
Ten suspects were arrested in the operation, which targeted mediators involved in buying and selling babies.

How the gang operated—and what's next

The group reportedly paid at least ₹1 lakh per child to suppliers from Delhi and Mumbai, planning to sell the children to childless couples for up to ₹5 lakh each.
Several accused had prior trafficking cases and were out on bail.
Police are now questioning those arrested to uncover more about the network, track down additional suspects, and follow money trails using seized cash.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify everyone involved.