A severe human trafficking attempt was thwarted in Bihar's East Champaran district when local police successfully rescued a minor girl from the clutches of two men who were transporting her to Uttar Pradesh. The suspects had allegedly bought the teenager for 70,000 rupees before attempting to move her across state lines through the Piprakothi police station limits. Alert personnel on duty responded immediately when the girl rushed toward them seeking help. Following preliminary questioning, an official FIR was registered based on a written application by sub-inspector Santosh Jaiswal, who was stationed on duty at the location. The arrested accused were subsequently produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody at Motihari Central Jail.
Trafficking Plot Unfolds While Parents Were Away Working
Inquiries into the victim's domestic situation revealed that her parents work as laborers in Gujarat to earn a livelihood. The minor resided at her home in the Chakia police station area alongside her brother, with her uncle and aunt also assisting in looking after them. The sequence of events indicates that a local woman from Chakia established contact over the telephone with two men from Uttar Pradesh and brokered a deal to sell the young girl for 70000 rupees. To prevent any resistance during transit, the accused laced the minor's food with an intoxicating substance before boarding a bus heading toward Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Minor Escaped Stupor and Ran Toward On-Duty Police
The traffickers' plan fell apart when the teenager regained consciousness just as they were alighting from the bus. Spotting uniformed police officers stationed in the vicinity, she broke away and ran straight toward them, crying out for rescue. Police personnel acted swiftly, bringing the girl under protective custody while apprehending the two suspects on the spot. Piprakothi Station House Officer Brijesh Kumar confirmed the developments, stating that a case regarding the trafficking and purchase of the minor was formally registered at Piprakothi police station and the two accused individuals were subsequently dispatched to jail.
Hunt Launched for Absconding Woman in Chakia
The arrested individuals have been identified as 30-year-old Neeraj Kashyap and 35-year-old Prem Sagar Kashyap, both residents of Badshah Nagar under Seramu police station in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Police officials confirmed that active efforts are underway to establish the exact identity and whereabouts of the woman from Chakia who stands accused of orchestrating the sale of the minor for 70,000 rupees. Investigating officers noted that raids are being carried out to arrest her without delay, while broader inquiries continue to unravel the full background of the incident.
