The Dark Underbelly of India's Child Trafficking Epidemic The recent case of a 12 year old girl from Bihar being sold to a middle aged man in Uttar Pradesh for Rs 16,000 and 10 saris is a stark reminder of the deep seated problems plaguing India's child trafficking epidemic.
The story involves multiple perpetrators and numerous red flags that raise concerns about the country's ability to protect its children.
Lahru Yadav alias Rakesh, the accused, spent nearly Rs 90,000 on a hair transplant in Delhi to appear younger. This highlights the lengths some individuals will go to exploit children for their own selfish desires.