Cyberabad Police have busted a major child trafficking racket operating across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, and several other parts of India, with links extending to Ahmedabad. The network was involved in the illegal trafficking and sale of infants, authorities said.
Investigations revealed that traffickers attempted to sell a child from Ahmedabad in Hyderabad. The racket allegedly facilitated the illegal sale of at least 15 children in Hyderabad alone. Two children have been rescued so far during the operation.
Police arrested 12 accused in connection with the case. Officials said the arrested agents were linked to eight different hospitals, raising serious concerns about the misuse of medical networks to facilitate infant trafficking.
According to preliminary findings, one of the rescued children was being sold for as much as Rs 15 lakh. The racket is believed to have sourced infants from multiple states before transporting them to Hyderabad for illegal adoption and sale.
Further investigation is underway to identify additional victims, buyers, and institutional links involved in the trafficking network. Authorities are also examining the role of hospitals and intermediaries connected to the accused.

Hyderabad child trafficking (Representative Image)

Cyberabad Police uncover infant trafficking network linked to hospitals across states

Child Trafficking Racket Busted in Hyderabad

Cyberabad Police uncover infant trafficking network linked to hospitals across states

December 25, 2025 | 12:20 IST