The Mumbai Crime Branch has made a shocking arrest in a case involving child trafficking and drug addiction. Three individuals, including a couple, have been apprehended for allegedly selling their own children to fuel their drug habit. Along with the arrests, a one-month-old baby girl was rescued, while a search is underway for their two-year-old son. The accused couple, identified as Shabbir and Sania Khan, and the alleged middleman, Shakeel Makrani, are now in custody. Additionally, another individual, Usha Rathod, who is believed to have taken a commission from the sale, has been detained by the Crime Branch.
According to Daya Nayak of the Mumbai Crime Branch, A couple addicted to drugs sold their own two children to raise money in Andheri. As soon as the couple’s family learned about the incident, the story came to light. The accused couple sold their older son for Rs 60,000 and their one-month-old daughter for Rs 14,000. The identity of the person to whom the children were sold is yet to be determined.
Shabbir and Sania Khan were known to be drug addicts, unable to live without narcotics. They met Usha Rathod, who allegedly played a role in connecting them with potential buyers. The Crime Branch stated, The couple sold their son to a person for Rs 60,000. The identity of the person to whom the children were sold is yet to be ascertained. Also, the couple recently had a daughter. They sold the girl to the accused, Shakeel Makrani, last month for Rs 14,000.
The shocking case came to light when Rubina Khan, Shabbir’s sister, discovered what had transpired. Outraged by her brother’s actions, she immediately reported the incident at the D.N. Nagar police station, filing a complaint against Shabbir and Sania. The D.N. Nagar police registered the case and subsequently handed over the investigation to the Crime Branch.
The arrest of the accused and the rescue of the one-month-old baby girl highlight the ongoing struggle against child trafficking and drug addiction. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous repercussions of drug abuse, leading individuals to resort to unthinkable acts.
Efforts to locate the missing two-year-old son are currently underway. The Mumbai Crime Branch is working tirelessly to reunite the children with their rightful family and ensure that justice is served.
As the investigation unfolds, the shocking details of this case continue to grip the attention of the public. The incident sheds light on the urgency to address drug addiction in society and reinforces the importance of safeguarding children from such heinous acts.
