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Human trafficking racket busted, 5 arrested

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Press Trust of India Ghaziabad
A human trafficking racket operating in Delhi-NCR region was busted today with the arrest of five persons, including a woman.

Police claimed that the accused used to sell teenage girls for prices ranging from a few thousands to lakhs.

During the raid, police also rescued two young girls.

Phool Hasan, Kadir, Jaiveer, Ashok and Firoza were arrested from Old Bus stand this morning.

"We got information that accused were going to Delhi for selling two girls. Acting on tip-off, we laid a trap and arrested them when they reached Old Bus stand.

"Police also rescued two girls from their custody," said a senior police officer.
 

The accused told police in their statement that they used to lure girls from railway stations and bus stands with the promise of jobs.

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First Published: Sep 07 2013 | 10:30 PM IST

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