In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch rescued a teenager kidnapped in 2022 and two other minors from forced labour in Gujarat. The investigation revealed the boy was sold for a mere ₹10,000 to be used for cattle-rearing.

  • Ahmedabad Crime Branch rescued three minors from Nadisar village, Panchmahal.
  • A teen kidnapped in 2022 was sold for only ₹10,000.
  • Two suspects, a labor contractor and a cattle herder, have been arrested.
  • The victims were being forced into farming and cattle-rearing work.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat: In a high-stakes operation, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch and its Anti-Human Trafficking Unit have successfully rescued three minor boys, including a teenager who had been missing since 2022. The rescue operation, conducted in Nadisar village near Godhra, has exposed a chilling instance of child trafficking and forced labor.

Acting on precise human intelligence, police raided the location to find the long-missing teenager along with two other minors, aged 16 and 17. These minors were reportedly being held against their will to perform grueling tasks in farming and cattle-rearing businesses.

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The Horrific Details of the Crime

Assistant Commissioner of Police Bharat Patel revealed that the case dates back to 2022, when a 14-year-old boy disappeared from the Hebatpur area of Ahmedabad. Investigations led to the arrest of Dinesh Oad (47), a labor contractor, who allegedly abducted the boy. In a move that has stunned the public, Oad reportedly sold the child to Bharat Bharwad (35) for a paltry sum of ₹10,000.

The victim attempted to escape multiple times, but was reportedly caught and brutally beaten by the captor to ensure his continued captivity.

Bharwad allegedly forced the teenager to manage his cattle-rearing business and perform various domestic chores. The two other rescued boys were also victims of similar exploitation; one hailed from Nava Nadisar and the other from Chhani in Vadodara.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this case highlights the persistent and dangerous networks of child trafficking that operate under the guise of labor contracting in semi-rural India. The commodification of a human life for such a negligible amount underscores the urgent need for more robust local surveillance and community policing.

Historical Background

Child trafficking and forced labor remain significant challenges in India despite stringent laws like the Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. Traffickers often exploit socio-economic vulnerabilities, moving children from urban centers to remote rural locations where they are harder to track.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who were the individuals arrested in this case?
The police arrested Dinesh Oad, a labor contractor, and Bharat Bharwad, a cattle herder.

2. What happened to the rescued teenager?
Due to his father's mental health issues and his mother's passing, the teenager has been handed over to his paternal uncle for care.

Did You Know?: Child trafficking often involves complex chains of 'middlemen' who move victims across state lines to evade local law enforcement.