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Eight arrested in Hyderabad for child trafficking and sexual exploitation
Law enforcement in Hyderabad has arrested eight individuals accused of trafficking a minor girl and forcing her into commercial sexual exploitation. The arrests follow an investigation into an organized exploitation network operating in the city.
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Police in Hyderabad have apprehended eight suspects in connection with the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a minor girl, authorities said on Thursday. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by local law enforcement agencies targeting organized trafficking networks in the city. According to police records, the accused had allegedly lured the minor from her residence and subjected her to forced prostitution over an extended period. Investigators have recovered evidence linking the suspects to the operation, including communications and financial records related to the exploitation scheme. The minor has been placed under protective custody, and support services have been activated to aid her recovery and rehabilitation, police stated. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to human trafficking, child exploitation, and commercial sexual abuse. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify any additional victims or accomplices connected to the trafficking network. Officials emphasized that child protection remains a priority, urging the public to report suspected trafficking cases to law enforcement authorities.