Woman Apprehended While Trying to Sell Newborn Daughter in Miraj
In a shocking incident in Miraj, a woman was caught red-handed while attempting to sell her newborn daughter on Sunday. This disturbing event comes approximately one-and-a-half years after she allegedly sold her two sons for Rs 20,000 each, according to police statements. The Miraj police have taken swift action, arresting five individuals, including the woman, in connection with this case.
Children Rescued and Handed Over to Orphanage
The police successfully rescued the newborn girl and the two boys the woman had sold earlier. All three children have been handed over to a local orphanage for care and protection. Inspector Kiran Chougle of the Miraj city police station provided details, stating, "The woman confessed that she had sold her two sons for Rs 20,000 each. A case has been registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, against the woman, two agents, and the men of the families that 'bought' the boys."
Arrests Include Municipal Corporation Employee
Among those arrested is a woman employee of the health department of the Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, who acted as an agent in the illegal transactions. The investigation revealed that the woman had sold one of her sons to a family from Madhav Nagar in Sangli and the other to a family from Karnataka. Both boys were rescued by the authorities.
Complaint Filed by Child Welfare Department
The complaint was registered by the district child welfare department after officials learned about the illegal adoption activities. Rohini Waghmare, the district child welfare officer, formally lodged the complaint with the Miraj city police station. Police reports indicate that the woman utilized middlemen to locate families interested in acquiring children.
Background of the Accused
According to police statements, the woman, a resident of Subhash Nagar, was an orphan herself and married a ragpicker who reportedly spent his earnings on liquor. Inspector Chougle explained, "She delivered two boys and a girl in the past three years. She came in touch with a woman employee of the labour and delivery department of the municipal corporation. A fake adoption certificate was made to sell one of her sons to a family from Madhav Nagar." This highlights the systemic issues and desperation that may have contributed to these tragic events.
The case underscores the ongoing challenges in combating child trafficking and illegal adoptions in the region, with authorities emphasizing the importance of vigilance and strict enforcement of laws like the Juvenile Justice Act to protect vulnerable children.
