The Malkajgiri SOT apprehended four persons for allegedly selling an infant. The accused have been identified as Syed Shanawaz (27), Md Ibrahim (30), A Harish (22) and Md.Noori Begum (32). The foursome were allegedly planning to sell the baby for ₹ 1 lakh.
Police said that Shanawaz scouts for couples without children. Upon identification, he approaches poor people and convinces them to sell their children to such couples. He then calls buyers to Gandhi Hospital where he strikes a deal with them. Acting on a tip-off, the SOT apprehended all four accused. The infant was later sent to Shishu Vihar.
A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code has been booked against the accused.
