HAPUR: In a significant breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh police rescued a 17-year-old boy who had been missing for several days and dismantled an alleged child trafficking network operating in the Hapur district, officials confirmed on Monday.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Varun Mishra, while speaking to ANI, disclosed that four suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the case. The gang was exposed during an investigation launched to locate the missing child.
Mishra elaborated: "A 14-15-year-old boy had gone missing a few days ago and was being searched for. The investigation revealed that a gang involved in child trafficking is active, and the incident was carried out by them. Four accused have been arrested. A 17-year-old child was rescued from their possession. These people would try to find children of all kinds. All four are residents of different districts."
The police have stated that further investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the gang's operations and any potential links to other trafficking networks.
