Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar police have rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly sold for Rs 40,000 by her parents, natives of Bihar.
On being informed, the Badagad police swiftly acted on a tip-off and rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly sold for Rs 40,000 by her parents within 24 hours of the sale,
The operation led to the detention of six individuals, including the parents, brokers, and the couple who purchased the child.
It was reportedly said that the parents had agreed to sell the child for Rs 40,000 to a couple from Pipili. The two brokers facilitated the deal which was documented on the stamp paper. But, a dispute over the commission between the brokers and the buyers delayed the final payment,
Police rescued the girl from the Pipili area on Wednesday with the help of Childline members and seized documents from the parents.
The child will be presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further care.
