A hair-raising case has come to light from Delhi, where a 16-year-old minor girl has been freed from the business of prostitution. This case not only exposes the dangerous network of human trafficking, but also shows how innocent girls are being pushed into hell in the name of ‘dreams’.
She was imprisoned in a hellish life for a year
This teenager was handed over to a vicious gang by her own friend a year ago by luring her with a “good job” and “fast money”. Initially, the girl was assured that she would work in a call center. But the reality came to light when she was sent to many strangers every night. Her condition had become such that she was forced to spend time with 8 to 10 people every day.
The pain increased, she was given medicine… then the same work was repeated
Whenever the girl complained of pain or fatigue, she was given painkillers and other medicines and sent to the customers again. She would sometimes get Rs 500 for this work, that too only when she asked for it repeatedly. When she tried to get rid of this life, the gang members threatened her by showing objectionable videos made with her and said that if she said anything or tried to run away, these videos would be made viral on social media.
The father was confident that his daughter was working in a call center
The girl’s mother had died and she lived with her alcoholic father. She had told at home that she worked in a call center in the night shift. She would leave home every day at 5 pm and return by 5-6 am. The father had no idea what hell his daughter was going through.
How did the rescue happen?
The Association for Voluntary Action (AVA), an organization working for child rights, got information about this exploitation of the girl. After this, the team of the organization infiltrated this network as a customer. After months of hard work and negotiations, the trust of the gang was won. The girl was called to a fixed place, where Delhi Police was immediately informed. The team led by West Dwarka Range DCP Ankit Kumar Singh raided the place and rescued the girl safely.
What was found at the spot?
During the raid, liquor bottles, painkillers, medicines related to sexual infection and antibiotic tablets were found there. A person named Ibrahim was arrested from the spot, who confessed that he was not alone in this business but a whole gang is working behind it.
Investigation continues, many more arrests possible
At present, the police is looking for other members of the gang and the scope of investigation can be extended outside Delhi as well. This case has once again brought to light that trafficking gangs now conspire to trap children through their own friends and acquaintances.