Hyderabad, March 19 -- Weeks after busting an interstate child trafficking racket in Hyderabad, the Rachakonda police on Tuesday, March 18 arrested a 29-year-old ASHA worker from Malakpet, Amulya who acted as the kingpin.

Amulya entered the trafficking business through a hospital contact, Ismail, who promised her easy money. In 2022, she facilitated her first illegal adoption, earning Rs 30,000. Over time, she expanded her operations, forming links with other traffickers and using social media to connect with buyers.

Modus operandi of child trafficking racket

The racket was first uncovered on 25 February, when the police arrested 11 individuals involved in illegally procuring and selling infants. The suspects were part of an organized ...