anti human trafficking unit

Telangana leads India in human trafficking cases for 2024, accounting for nearly 20% of national incidents. The state also reports the second-highest trafficking rate per capita. While police show strong arrest and chargesheeting rates, convictions remain a significant challenge, with a very low conviction rate.

Nalanda police successfully rescued four girls, three of them minors, from an illegal orchestra racket in Silao. Four individuals, including a woman, were apprehended for allegedly forcing the girls into performances and subjecting them to harassment. Authorities suspect an interstate human trafficking network was involved, and an investigation is ongoing.

In a remarkable stride towards justice, Bihar Police launched 'Naya Savera 2.0', leading to the rescue of 427 individuals trapped in human trafficking and the apprehension of 116 traffickers this April. This campaign focused on safeguarding vulnerable populations, notably children and marginalized communities, while taking a formidable stance against child labor and sexual exploitation.

Saudi Arabia has executed several Iraqi nationals. They were convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom. The executions followed a thorough legal process. Saudi authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug trafficking. This campaign targets organized criminal networks. The kingdom vows to impose strict punishments against smugglers.

Andrew Tate's bid to return to the UK for a civil rape case has been blocked by the Crown Prosecution Service, which refused to offer assurances against arrest. This means Tate faces immediate detention if he enters Britain. The civil trial, involving four women, has been delayed, while Tate also challenges criminal charges and faces proceedings in Romania.

Ganja traffickers in Gajapati district are resorting to drastic measures, destroying their illegal stockpiles by burning or dumping them in water bodies to evade an intensified police crackdown. Authorities have seized over 21 tonnes of contraband in four months, with smugglers now hiding drugs in remote forest dumps and underground pits. Police vow to continue their operations.

Gumla police have announced a Rs 2 lakh reward for information on Sanjita Kumari, a 13-year-old girl missing since September 2018. The Jharkhand High Court has given the state government two weeks to find her. Despite extensive searches and technical surveillance, no concrete clues have emerged regarding her whereabouts.

Jamshedpur police arrested five individuals, including a couple, during an anti-drug operation, seizing brown sugar valued at Rs 3.50 lakh. The contraband, weighing 26.84 grams in 175 packets, was recovered from various locations across the city. All five accused have been booked under the NDPS Act.