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Crime
19 Children Rescued and 3 Suspects Arrested in Namsai Child Trafficking Probe, Assam Police Say
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 10:48 PM
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Assam police rescued 19 children and detained three suspects during a raid linked to a child‑trafficking network in Namsai.
Assam police announced that a coordinated operation in Namsai resulted in the rescue of 19 children suspected to be victims of a trafficking ring. The raid also led to the arrest of three individuals believed to be involved in the illegal network.
The operation was carried out by a team of police officers together with officials from the state child welfare department. Authorities said the suspects were apprehended without incident and the children were immediately handed over to the welfare officials for medical and psychological care.
Investigators have opened a case to trace the full extent of the trafficking operation and to identify any additional perpetrators. The rescued children are being placed under protective custody while the probe continues.
No further details on the identities of the arrested persons or the alleged traffickers were released at the time of reporting.
The operation was carried out by a team of police officers together with officials from the state child welfare department. Authorities said the suspects were apprehended without incident and the children were immediately handed over to the welfare officials for medical and psychological care.
Investigators have opened a case to trace the full extent of the trafficking operation and to identify any additional perpetrators. The rescued children are being placed under protective custody while the probe continues.
No further details on the identities of the arrested persons or the alleged traffickers were released at the time of reporting.