Minor forced into flesh trade

March 18, 2012 12:43 pm | Updated 12:43 pm IST - NEW DELHI

A couple has been arrested for allegedly pushing a minor girl into prostitution in Ghazipur here. According to the police, the girl's parents allegedly sold her a couple for Rs.2,000. They forced her into prostitution.

The victim told about her ordeal to a youth who informed an NGO. A raid was mounted in Mulla Colony after the NGO reported the matter to the police.

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