Udupi Doctor Arrested Alongside Companion in Child Trafficking Probe
By ETF Desk
Police action on Friday led to the arrest of a Udupi‑based doctor and a companion, both accused of child trafficking. The pair were taken into custody following a sting operation that uncovered evidence of illicit recruitment and transport of minors.
The investigation, spearheaded by the Udupi Crime Branch, highlights the growing concern over child exploitation in Karnataka. Authorities allege that the duo had facilitated the movement of children from rural areas to urban locations for forced labor and other illicit activities.
The arrest marks a significant step in the law‑enforcement community’s fight against trafficking. Legal proceedings are set to be initiated, and the case is expected to bring further attention to the menace of child exploitation in the district. Source: Google News – Udupi.