A horrifying case of child trafficking has emerged from Telangana’s Karimnagar district after viral CCTV visuals exposed a Hyderabad woman allegedly selling her seven-day-old newborn baby for ₹6 lakh. The baby, reportedly fathered by her ex-boyfriend, was sold after the woman claimed she lacked the financial resources to raise the child.
Background of the story
According to Karimnagar Town 2 Police, the woman was in a relationship with a man who later abandoned her during pregnancy. Unable to support herself or the newborn, she allegedly approached middlemen to arrange the sale. CCTV footage showing the woman carrying the infant has now gone viral across social media, triggering outrage and demands for a strict probe.
కరీంనగర్ జిల్లాలో చైల్డ్ ట్రాఫికింగ్ కేసు వెలుగుచూసింది. ప్రేమించిన వ్యక్తి వదిలిపెట్టడంతో ఆర్థికంగా ఇరుకులో పడిన యువతి, పుట్టిన ఏడురోజుల శిశువును ₹6 లక్షలకు అమ్మినట్లు విచారణలో బయటపడింది. సీసీడబ్ల్యూ సమాచారం ఆధారంగా పోలీసులు బిడ్డను రక్షించి మాతా-శిశు సంరక్షణ కేంద్రానికి… pic.twitter.com/mw29Wb8iI7
— TeluguPost (@telugu_post9) November 22, 2025
A middleman involved
Local media reports state that the woman contacted a middleman soon after delivering the child. The middleman later sold the baby to a couple for ₹6 lakh. The racket came to light when members of the Child Protection Committee received information about the transaction and alerted authorities.
Police have since registered cases against all individuals involved in the sale and purchase of the child, including 12 middlemen who allegedly facilitated the deal. Investigations are underway to trace the buyers and ensure the baby’s safety.
Trafficking in India: A Persistent Crisis
The incident highlights the broader issue of human trafficking in India. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, at least 316 trafficking cases were investigated between April 2023 and March 2024, while civil society groups reported 157 suspected cases during the same period.
However, enforcement remains inadequate compared to the scale of the problem, and the NCRB has yet to release the 2023 Crime in India report. Experts say inconsistent reporting, low conviction rates, and lack of coordinated action continue to hamper India’s fight against trafficking.
Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience reporting on Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes journalism plays a crucial role in amplifying unheard voices and bringing attention to issues that truly matter. Sofia has contributed articles to The New Indian Express, Youth Ki Awaaz, and Maktoob Media. She is also a recipient of the 2025 Laadli Media Awards for gender sensitivity. Beyond the newsroom, she is a music enthusiast who enjoys singing. Connect with Sofia on X: https://x.com/SBCism
