Jaipur: In a major operation, the Anti Human Trafficking Unit of Rajasthan police on Saturday rescued 19 children who were being brought from Bihar to work as bonded labourers, an official said.
Police also arrested seven brokers in this connection. "On a tip-off, the police team nabbed two truck drivers who were a part of the gang. Thereafter, 19 children who were being taken to Jaipur to work as bonded labourers, were rescued from the truck," Vikram Singh, Jallupura Police Officer said.
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He further informed that a case has been registered and the probe is underway. "The children were rescued right before they were about to arrive at the destination. The interrogation has revealed a lot of details, children are being looked after and we are trying all possible ways to know the whereabouts of the children so that we can send them back home," Vikram Singh, Jallupura Police Officer stated.
For the past few years, the Rajasthan police have been battling child trafficking problems. In fact, across many villages children are being mortgaged by parents while risking their lives for money.