Amalapuram : In a shocking revelation, the Andhra Pradesh (AP) Police have uncovered a distressing infant sale scam, wherein a woman was coerced into selling her ten-day-old baby.
The victim, Pasupuleti Varalakshmi, 34, who had been living alone in Amalapuram after her husband abandoned her, was allegedly pressured into this heart-wrenching act. Varalakshmi, who worked as a sweeper in a private bank and had been residing with Kotthapalli Ramu for three years, gave birth to a baby girl on September 25.
Ramu, driven by financial gain, is believed to have played a pivotal role in this illicit trade, threatening and enticing Varalakshmi into agreeing to the sale. On October 4, he transported the infant to Kakinada and sold it to undisclosed buyers, who subsequently resold the baby to a childless couple for Rs. 3.2 lakh. Tragically, Varalakshmi received only Rs. 1.4 lakh in return for her newborn.
Following the discovery of the scam and Ramu’s alleged misuse of Varalakshmi’s money, she courageously filed a complaint. In a swift response, the AP Police identified six individuals connected to the case, apprehending five of them, including Ramu. The arrested individuals were presented in court and have been remanded to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison.
In a heartening turn of events, the police have ensured the safe return of the child to her mother, Varalakshmi, as they continue to probe this deeply distressing case.
