Police Rescue Newborn From Trafficking Ring in Ahmedabad

A newborn baby is safe today thanks to quick police work that stopped child traffickers in their tracks near Ahmedabad's airport.

The Detection of Crime Branch and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad intercepted a vehicle on January 28, 2026, finding a newborn infant being transported to be sold. Three suspects were arrested on the spot after police received intelligence about the illegal operation.

Police Sub-Inspector J.C. Desai led the team that set up surveillance near Kotarpur Pumping Station. When officers stopped a white Maruti Ertiga traveling from Himmatnagar toward the airport, they discovered the baby inside with the occupants.

The three arrested individuals confessed they had purchased the newborn for 360,000 rupees (about $4,300) from a person near Himmatnagar. They were heading to Hyderabad to sell the infant to an agent for a higher price.

Authorities immediately handed the rescued baby over to child health officers for medical care and observation. The infant is now receiving proper attention while police work to identify any family members.

The Ripple Effect

This bust represents more than one rescue. Police are now tracing the wider trafficking network to find and arrest additional middlemen involved in the operation.

The investigation has already identified two additional suspects who remain at large: the original seller near Himmatnagar and the intended buyer in Hyderabad. Authorities seized cash, mobile phones, and the vehicle used in the crime as evidence.

The operation demonstrates how intelligence sharing between agencies can protect vulnerable children. The Gujarat ATS provided the crucial tip that made this intervention possible.

Cases have been filed under child protection laws and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Each arrest helps authorities understand and dismantle these criminal networks that exploit the most vulnerable.

One child is safe, and three traffickers are off the streets, proving that coordinated law enforcement can make a real difference in protecting innocent lives.