The accused, who bought a minor from Bihar for Rs 2 lakh and arranged a marriage, was caught from Rajasthan:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A heart-wrenching case of human trafficking has come to light from Bihar, where an innocent girl was made an object of trade for just a few rupees. In a major action, the police have arrested a person from Rajasthan, who raped a minor girl from Bihar. ₹2 lakh I had bought her and forcibly married her.

What is the whole matter? (The Incident)

This case is from Bihar Purnia/Katihar The area is linked to (under specific district investigation) from where a minor girl had gone missing under suspicious circumstances some time ago. On the complaint of family members, when the police took the help of technical surveillance and informers, the wires were found connected to Rajasthan.

Bargain and marriage: Investigation revealed that a middle-aged man from Rajasthan had lured ₹2 lakh to the girl’s relatives or acquaintances through middlemen.

Forced Nikah/Marriage: After giving the money, the accused took the girl with him to Rajasthan and forcibly married her there. The girl was living there in a hostage-like situation.

Police’s ‘rescue operation’

A special team of Bihar Police conducted the raid in coordination with Rajasthan Police:

Arrest of the accused: The police caught the accused from his house. on that POCSO Act And a case has been registered under serious sections of human trafficking.

Recovery of the girl: The minor has been rescued safely. Her medical examination is being done and at present she has been kept in the Women’s Protection Home (Child Shelter Home).

Looking for middlemen: Police are now tracking down the gang which is doing black business of luring poor girls from backward areas of Bihar and selling them in Rajasthan, Haryana and other states.

A bitter truth: ‘Mol’s daughters-in-law’

This incident is a reminder of the horrific practice where girls are ‘bought’ from places like Bihar and Bengal for marriage in states with low sex ratio.

Advantage of poverty: Smugglers often take advantage of the helplessness of poor families and lure them with money.

legal action: The government has made a provision for punishment up to life imprisonment in such cases, yet these cases are not stopping.