Child trafficking gangs on prowl, target poverty-stricken women in Andhra
Child trafficking gangs are operating extensively in Andhra Pradesh, exploiting poverty-stricken women and desperate childless couples. These networks have wide inter-state connections, including links to hospitals and fertility centers, selling infants for substantial sums. Police have intensified crackdowns, leading to arrests and rescue of babies. The article highlights poverty and social stigma as drivers and suggests simplifying the legal adoption process to curb trafficking.
Child trafficking gangs are operating extensively in Andhra Pradesh, exploiting poverty-stricken women and desperate childless couples. These networks have wide inter-state connections, including links to hospitals and fertility centers, selling infants for substantial sums. Police have intensified crackdowns, leading to arrests and rescue of babies. The article highlights poverty and social stigma as drivers and suggests simplifying the legal adoption process to curb trafficking.
Exam linkage
GS Paper 1: Social issues (Human trafficking, poverty, vulnerable sections); GS Paper 2: Governance (Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Human Resources).
Syllabus mapping
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