State vs Mohali child trafficking racket

28 Sep 2026Judgment

Punjab and Haryana High Court denies custody of infant to trafficking accused

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea from a man accused in the Mohali child trafficking case seeking the custody of an infant, after finding evidence suggesting the child may have been purchased for Rs 8 lakh.

The Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The High Court refused to give a baby to a man who is accused of child trafficking.
Who:: The Punjab and Haryana High Court is the court, and the man is the accused person.
When:: Reported on 28 Sep 2026.
Where:: The case is in the Mohali district and the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Why:: The court found evidence suggesting the man allegedly paid money to buy the infant illegally.
What it means:: The accused will not receive custody of the child while the legal case proceeds.

3 Jun 2026News

ED conducts searches in Punjab linked to human trafficking syndicate

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across Punjab and Uttar Pradesh targeting a syndicate suspected of involvement in organized human trafficking, cyber fraud, and money laundering related to the case.

Government of India portal

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate searched various locations linked to a group suspected of human trafficking and financial crimes.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the government agency investigating the syndicate, while the syndicate members are the suspects.
When:: Reported on 3 Jun 2026.
Where:: The searches took place across the states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The agency suspects the group is involved in human trafficking, cyber fraud, and money laundering.
What it means:: These searches aim to gather evidence to support the ongoing investigation into this organized crime network.

7 Feb 2023News

Child trafficking case: 2 more infants rescued in Mohali

MOHALI: The child trafficking racket has got bigger with police rescuing two more infants from the…

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police saved two additional babies from a child trafficking ring.
Who:: The Mohali Police are the law enforcement agency investigating this case.
When:: Reported on 7 Feb 2023.
Where:: Mohali, Punjab.
Why:: The police rescued these infants as part of their investigation into a growing child trafficking racket.
What it means:: The scope of the investigation into the child trafficking network has expanded.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court denies custody of infant to trafficking accused

ED conducts searches in Punjab linked to human trafficking syndicate

Child trafficking case: 2 more infants rescued in Mohali

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