4 women from Garo Hills arrested in human trafficking case, 2 rescued from Rajasthan, Haryana

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 12, 2021

Four women were arrested for trafficking two girls including a minor, who were rescued from Rajasthan and Haryana. 

Both the girls have been successfully rescued by a South West Garo Hills team from the states of Rajasthan & Haryana and handed over to their families, district police chief Siddharth Ambedkar said on Sunday. 

The two girls were reported missing since February. 

Ambedkar said during the course of investigation, it was found that one girl has been taken to Mahendraganj district, of Haryana and sold for the purpose of marriage, whereas, another girl who is minor has been taken to Jhunjhunu district, of Rajasthan for the same purpose. 

He also informed accordingly, South West Garo Hills police with the assistance of West Garo Hills police arrested two ladies from Tura and one lady from Tikrikilla, who were involved in the commission of the crime. 

During their interrogation, all three arrested persons admitted to have taken the girls from Tura to Haryana, with the help of some others. 

The SP said another lady, a native of Tura, but settled in the state of Haryana, has also been arrested for playing a key role in selling the girls and marrying them. 

Investigation of the case is under progress and more arrests are likely. 

Stating that the instant case, which is a human trafficking case is a matter of deep concern, the SP said, “We appeal to the general public to be alert and report any missing person case especially of missing children and girls promptly to the nearest police station.” 

“Early and prompt reporting will enable us to act quickly for rescuing the victim and bringing the traffickers to justice. Help us to help you,” he added.