Delhi Police Rescues 16-Year-Old from Human Trafficking

Rescue Operation Details

The Delhi Police successfully rescued a 16-year-old girl who had been forced into sex trafficking. The circumstances surrounding her exploitation and the hardships she faced at such a young age are shocking. The minor, freed following a tip-off from the Association for Voluntary Action, revealed that she had been trapped in this dark world for over a year, servicing between eight to ten clients each night.

Harsh Realities of Trafficking

The victim recounted that whenever she complained of pain, she was given painkillers before being sent to clients. For her services, she was promised 500 rupees, but she often received this money only sporadically and had to ask for it. When she pleaded to be released, members of the trafficking ring threatened her with recorded videos, warning that they would make them public if she attempted to refuse or escape.

Betrayed by a Friend

The girl was lured into this situation by a friend who promised to introduce her to a man who could solve all her financial problems. She shared, 'My friend introduced me to a guy who showed me dreams of earning a lot of money. I didn’t realize the trap I was walking into until it was too late. When I tried to escape, they threatened me with the videos they had recorded.'

Family Background

The girl revealed that her mother had passed away a year ago, and she lived with her father, who has a drinking problem. When asked if her father knew about her situation, she shook her head, stating, 'He has no idea. I told him I was working at a call center with night shifts.' She explained that she would leave home every evening at five and return around five or six in the morning after spending the night with clients, with no days off.

How She Was Rescued

Manish Sharma, a senior director at the organization working for the protection of children's rights, explained, 'Our team posed as clients to infiltrate the gang. It took us over a month to gain their trust. After extensive negotiations, we made an online payment, but she quickly changed her location. Eventually, she called us to Dwarka. We immediately informed DCP Ankit Kumar Singh of the Western Dwarka range, who promptly alerted his team to prepare for a raid.'

Arrest and Ongoing Investigation

Upon arrival, the team discovered empty liquor bottles, painkillers, antibiotics, and medications for treating sexually transmitted infections. The police arrested a suspect named Ibrahim, who claimed he was not acting alone and that a larger gang was behind the operation.