Sarpanches in Rajasthan, MP linked to trafficking of children

An organized child trafficking network has been uncovered in Ahmedabad, with children being recruited from impoverished families in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Village chiefs allegedly act as brokers, facilitating the movement of children for begging at lucrative spots like temples and traffic signals. Authorities have identified 276 trafficked children and are preparing criminal cases against exploiters, aiming to rehabilitate the victims.

By ASHISH CHAUHAN