Shocking: New-born baby sold for Rs 1.8 lakh in Tamil Nadu

According to reports, police arrested six persons including a Siddha doctor for allegedly selling a newborn baby girl for Rs 1.8 lakh in Meensuruti of Ariyalur district. Due to poverty, a couple reportedly sold their baby to a ‘childless couple’ in Coimbatore through a Siddha doctor. The Village Health staff at Meensuruti Primary health centre reportedly visited the poor couple’s house and asked them to bring the baby for vaccination. However, when they gave contradictory replies, the staff reported the matter to the authorities concerned, say reports.

BY |

OTHER NEWS SHOTS

Read More News Stories