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Man arrested after killing child for organ trafficking in Chhattisgarh
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district for allegedly murdering his cousin's four-year-old son and harvesting his organs for sale. Police say the accused was motivated by social media content promoting organ trafficking as a path to wealth.
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Police in Jashpur, Chhattisgarh have arrested a 27-year-old man identified as Vasudev in connection with the death of a four-year-old child. According to investigators, the accused killed his cousin's son with the intention of extracting and selling the child's organs for financial gain.
Authorities allege that Vasudev was influenced by social media posts and became convinced that organ trafficking could provide quick access to substantial wealth. The accused allegedly removed the victim's kidneys, lungs, and eyes following the child's death.
The case has raised concerns about the spread of organ trafficking awareness through social media platforms and its potential influence on vulnerable individuals seeking rapid financial advancement. Police have registered a murder case and initiated further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
This incident adds to growing concerns about child safety and organ trafficking networks in India, prompting authorities to examine whether the accused had connections to any organized trafficking operations.