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Desperate Mother's Plea Leads to Arrest of Alleged Child Trafficker
31 Oct
Summary
- Financially distressed mother entrusted newborn to acquaintance
- Accused refused to return baby, allegedly sold child elsewhere
- Police arrested suspect and reunited child with mother
On October 26, 2025, a heartbreaking case of alleged child trafficking came to light in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Jyoti Sonkar, a mother of six, had temporarily handed over her newborn baby to an acquaintance named Vikas Pandey due to financial hardship. However, when Jyoti later asked for the child's return, Pandey allegedly refused and threatened her.
Outraged, Jyoti filed a complaint with the police, leading to the arrest of Pandey on October 29, 2025. Authorities charged the suspect under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those for trafficking and intimidation, as well as the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
After a thorough investigation, the police were able to reunite the one-month-old infant with Jyoti. Circle Officer Manjari Rao confirmed that the child is now safely back with the mother. The case has sparked outrage, with many calling for strict action against those involved in the illegal trade of vulnerable children.
