Dharamshala, Feb. 22 -- Dehra police have busted an interstate racket involved in the illegal trafficking and sale of newborn babies under the guise of facilitating adoption with the arrest of three persons, officials said on Saturday.

The operation led to the arrest of key accused persons operating as part of a Punjab-based network engaged in illegal sale and trafficking of infants. According to the police, the case originated from a complaint filed by Rohit Rana on February 17, 2026, at Sansarpur Terrace police station, alleging that accused Deepak Anand had cheated him of Rs.23,500 on the false pretext of arranging adoption of a newborn baby. Acting promptly on the complaint, a case was registered and investigation was taken up immedi...