Sivasagar: A shocking incident has come to light from Assam’s Sivasagar district, where a 22-year-old unmarried woman, who had recently given birth at the Sivasagar Civil Hospital, allegedly sold her newborn for ₹50,000, according to officials quoted by NDTV. The woman gave birth on 23 June and reportedly sold the child just hours after delivery.
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) had intervened and attempted to stop the woman from selling the baby. Despite their efforts, the child was allegedly sold to a childless couple from Sapekhati in Charaideo district. The baby has since been recovered from their custody. The CWC had received a tip-off regarding the illegal sale.
The baby was allegedly sold in a secretive arrangement, with the payment reportedly made in instalments.
Police have so far arrested five individuals in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed an alleged nexus involving ASHA workers in Sivasagar, who are suspected of playing a role in the sale of the child. Some of the accused have reportedly been linked to previous similar incidents. Among those arrested are the child’s mother, two ASHA workers, and two other women.
Reportedly, the mother is mentally unstable and is unable to identify the child’s father.
