The Rachakonda Police have uncovered a major child trafficking network operating across multiple states. They rescued 10 infants and arrested 27 people involved in the illegal trade. Among those arrested was Somu Amulya, an Asha worker from Hyderabad, who played a key role in the trafficking ring.
This operation was carried out by the Special Operations Team of Malkajgiri, in collaboration with the Chaitanyapuri Police. Their investigation began after arrests made in February, which led to the discovery of more illegally sold infants. So far, six babies have been rescued, but authorities are still searching for 11 more. Police teams have been sent to various states to track them down.
Widespread Trafficking Network
According to Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu, a total of 25 infants were illegally taken and sold across different states. The police arrested 27 people connected to the case, including those who helped sell the babies and the adoptive parents who purchased them illegally.
The main suspects include:
– Somu Amulya (29): An Asha worker from Hyderabad
– Vaishali Bheemrao Wasnik (40): A mediator from Maharashtra
– Janpally Karthik (43): A lab technician at Gandhi Hospital
– Sajjan Agarwal (41): Owner of a marriage bureau in Hyderabad
– Banala Mangaiah (42): A businessman from Abdullapurmet
– Bodasu Nagaraju (31): A brick business owner from Asifabad
– Ramaram Ashok (30): A labourer from Neredmet
– Shaik Ismail (31): A car dealer from Hyderabad
– Macharla Vamshi Krishna (31): A businessman from Nizampet
Additionally, 18 people who illegally adopted trafficked infants have also been arrested.
How the Trafficking Worked
The investigation revealed that Amulya worked with two others, Kola Krishnaveni and Deepthi, to find and sell infants. She first partnered with Shaik Ismail, a former hospital supervisor, who introduced her to childless couples looking for illegal adoptions. Over time, she expanded her network using social media, building a widespread trafficking ring.
Babies were taken from cities like Mumbai, Kanpur, Raipur, Amravati, and Hyderabad. They were then sold in Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Guntur. The traffickers charged different prices based on the baby’s gender. Girls were bought for ₹2-3 lakh and sold for ₹3-4 lakh, while boys were bought for ₹4-5 lakh and sold for ₹5-6 lakh.
Confessions and Ongoing Rescue Efforts
During questioning, Amulya admitted to trafficking eight infants—four boys and four girls. So far, three girls and one boy have been rescued. Deepthi confessed to selling 10 infants, with four girls and one boy recovered. Kola Krishnaveni admitted to selling three infants, two boys and one girl, with one girl successfully rescued.
The police are continuing their efforts to find the remaining missing babies. They have urged the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities related to child trafficking.
