Udupi Doctor Arrested in Child Trafficking Probe
By ETF Desk
A doctor from Udupi and an associate were arrested on Tuesday amid a police crackdown on child trafficking. The crackdown comes after allegations that the duo had facilitated the illegal transport of minors across state borders.
The suspects were detained at a local hospital, where they allegedly used their medical credentials to conceal the movement of trafficked children. Authorities say they operated a network that exploited vulnerable families for financial gain.
The arrest has raised concerns among residents about the safety of children in the region, prompting calls for stricter oversight of medical professionals. Police are continuing the investigation to uncover additional members of the network. Source: Google News – Udupi.