Authorities in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district have arrested five individuals for attempting to sell a one-month-old infant for ₹1.5 lakh. The group was intercepted while traveling to Mumbai. Police are now investigating a wider network and searching for two additional suspects. This is a criminal investigation and has no impact on publicly traded companies or stock markets.
Police in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, have dismantled an alleged human trafficking operation following the arrest of five individuals involved in a plot to sell a one-month-old infant. The arrests occurred on the Idar-Himmatnagar highway when authorities intercepted a vehicle carrying the baby and the accused, who were reportedly en route to Mumbai to complete a transaction valued at ₹1.5 lakh.
Investigation into Trafficking Network
Preliminary investigations suggest a coordinated effort involving multiple individuals. The local police identified a couple, Babiben Gamar and Popat Gamar, who allegedly conspired to sell the infant daughter of a relative. Two other individuals, Devilaal Gamar and Sitaram Parmar, are suspected of acting as intermediaries to facilitate the sale, with Pravin Dangi and Dinesh Dangi also reportedly involved in the coordination.
Deputy SP Smit Gohil confirmed that the arrested individuals have been placed in police remand to facilitate further interrogation. During the investigation, authorities uncovered information regarding a broader trafficking network, with one woman—who remains at large—allegedly linked to the illicit sale of approximately 12 other children across different cities.
Current Status
Law enforcement officials are currently conducting extensive searches to locate the two suspects who are still absconding. As the case involves serious criminal allegations under the Indian legal framework, authorities are focusing on dismantling the network and ensuring the safety of the infant. This event is a law enforcement matter; it does not involve any publicly traded companies or corporate entities, and therefore has no impact on financial markets or listed stocks.