Childhood is often described as the most vulnerable phase of life. For millions of children, especially girls, it has historically been cut short by forced marriages, abuse, and systemic neglect.
The probe agency has rescued three infants including a girl child.
The police are closely monitoring the cases to ascertain the extent of this child-trafficking racket.
The plight of these children remains pathetic as after being sold to bangle units, they are forced to work for 18 hours at a stretch while being given food once a day.
An FIR was registered under section 370(3), 34 of the Indian Penal Code and section 80/81of the Juvenile Justice Act in PS Itanagar.
According to the NCRB figures, the state ranked third just behind Rajasthan and West Bengal in 2017 when 362 boys and 33 girls below 18 years of age were rescued from the clutches of traffickers.
Six suspected traffickers, who were accompanying the minors, were detained by the local police in Bokaro, officials said.
Haley is on a three-day visit to India to discuss strategic ties and global developments.
Leah Chowdhry will swim 22 miles in nearly 13 hours, in light and dark, and fluctuating temperatures
He founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan in 1980 and has acted to protect the rights of more than 83,000 children…
