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Telangana High Court raises alarm over suspected infant trafficking
The Telangana High Court has raised alarms regarding suspected large-scale infant trafficking across the state. The court's concern follows the rescue of nine children, aged between two months and three years, in the Suryapet district amid allegations of illegal adoption.
During proceedings, the court questioned why authorities have failed to trace the biological parents of recovered children despite the presence of local officials. The bench also noted procedural irregularities, specifically that children's details appeared to have been uploaded to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) portal before mandatory social investigation reports were completed.
The court has directed the Principal Secretaries of the Home and Social Welfare Departments to file counter-affidavits and provide comprehensive statewide data on children in protective custody, care facilities, and those receiving sponsorship or foster care within two weeks.
Entities
Aparesh Kumar Singh · Central Adoption Resource Authority · Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh · Hyderabad · Nalgonda · Suryapet · Telangana High Court
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Children's details were reportedly uploaded to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) portal before mandatory social investigation reports were completed. www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The court directed the Home and Social Welfare Departments to file counter-affidavits and provide statewide data on children in protective custody within two weeks. www.siasat.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police have failed to trace the biological parents of the recovered children. www.newindianexpress.com · www.siasat.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Telangana High Court expressed concern regarding suspected large-scale infant trafficking across the state. www.siasat.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nine children, aged between two months and three years, were rescued in Suryapet district amid allegations of illegal adoption. www.newindianexpress.com · www.siasat.com