Investigation into human trafficking racket from Kochi coast

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1. News20 Jan 2019

   Explainer: The human trafficking racket from Kochi coast that has Kerala police worried

   A case of suspected illegal human trafficking of at least over 40 individuals from the coast of Kochi which took place on January 12th has led to no arrests...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police uncovered a human trafficking network moving people illegally by sea from the coast.

   Who:

   The Kerala Police is the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Jan 2019.

   Where:

   Kochi, Kerala.

   Why:

   Officers are concerned because traffickers are using the sea route to send people out of the country.

   What it means:

   The police are expanding their investigation into how the network operates along the coast.

   The News Minute
2. News15 Jan 2019

   50 ‘missing’ from Kerala smuggled to Australian islands?

   The group, who came in the guise of tourists, is believed to be of Tamil origin and are suspected to have been smuggled out in a large motorised boat.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Authorities are investigating a human trafficking ring where people were allegedly smuggled from the coast.

   Who:

   Police are investigating the missing individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Jan 2019.

   Where:

   Kochi, Kerala.

   Why:

   The investigation follows reports that people who went missing were allegedly taken to islands.

   What it means:

   The report marks the start of an inquiry into the potential smuggling operation.

   The Times of India