Cop among eight arrested for human trafficking in Asifabad

The accused admitted to selling two tribal girls from the district to individuals and sex racket organisers in Madhya Pradesh.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Eight persons including a police constable and five women were arrested on the charges of human trafficking here on Friday. Six mobile phones, Rs 50,000 in cash and a motorbike were seized from their possession. Two more accused persons are absconding.

Superintendent of Police Kantilal Patil, in a statement, said that Parikipandla Vijayalaxmi, Sathyashetti Sujatha, Durgam Sudhakar, Boire Panchapula, Kameri Haridas, a police constable, Basher Surekha, Thaduri Usha and Ghanshyam Prajapath were apprehended for their role in the human trafficking. Two more accused, Basher Ramesh Goud and Soni Jagadish from Madhya Pradesh, are still at large.

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During interrogation, the accused persons confessed to forming a gang comprising women and men from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. They admitted to selling two tribal girls from the district to certain persons and sex racket organisers from Madhya Pradesh for Rs 1.30 lakh and Rs 1.10 lakh respectively. Based on a complaint received from the victims, two cases were registered against 10 persons. An investigation has been initiated and search is underway to nab the remaining two accused.