Bijnor Shock: 8-Month-Old Baby Sold for ₹1.80 Lakh; 4 Arrested
Four people were arrested in Bijnor after an 8-month-old baby was sold for ₹1.80 lakh. Read how the shocking trafficking case unfolded.
In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, the Mandawali police in Bijnor have dismantled a child trafficking operation, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The case came to light after an eight-month-old infant, who had been sold by his own father, was safely recovered and reunited with his family.
A Father's Complaint and a Dark Secret
The investigation began on October 29, 2026, when Aram Singh, a resident of Kota Wali village and an e-rickshaw driver, approached the Mandawali police station. Singh filed a formal complaint stating that his infant son had gone missing. While the report initially appeared to be a case of a missing child, police suspicions grew as they delved deeper into the circumstances.
The Motive: Financial Greed and a Desire for a Son
According to Bijnor Superintendent of Police K.K. Bishnoi, the investigation revealed a heartbreaking betrayal. Aram Singh was reportedly under significant financial pressure and wanted to purchase a new e-rickshaw. This desperation led him into a conspiracy with two middlemen, identified as Khurshid and Shamsher.
Khurshid and Shamsher played a pivotal role in the crime, persuading Singh to sell his own eight-month-old son. The duo facilitated the transaction, acting as the bridge between the biological father and the buyers.
The Buyers' Motivation
The infant was sold for a sum of 1.80 lakh rupees to a couple named Devraj Singh and his wife, Sunita. Police discovered that Devraj Singh was driven by a deep-seated desire for a male heir, as he already had six daughters and no sons.
Police Crackdown and Arrests
Acting swiftly on the evidence gathered, the police launched an operation that led to the successful recovery of the child on October 30, 2026. Following the rescue, authorities apprehended the four primary suspects involved in the trafficking ring:
- Khurshid (Middleman)
- Shamsher (Middleman)
- Devraj Singh (Buyer)
- Sunita (Buyer)
Authorities have confirmed that the child's father, Aram Singh, was centrally involved in the initial sale of his son, and his role is being processed as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.