Bongaigaon, Assam – In a deeply disturbing revelation that has sent shockwaves across Assam, a couple from the Bongaigaon district has confessed to selling their two infant children, with one of the babies allegedly purchased by a serving police officer. The incident has ignited widespread outrage and prompted urgent calls for a thorough investigation.
Pranab Das and Budhu Bala Das, identified as the parents, voluntarily surrendered before the Bongaigaon Child Welfare Committee, where they admitted to the horrific act of selling both their children. This confession has unmasked a dark underbelly of child trafficking, stirring fear and anger within the community.
Adding a chilling dimension to the case is the disclosure that one of the infants was reportedly bought by a police official currently posted within Bongaigaon itself. While authorities have yet to release the officer’s identity, this alleged complicity of a law enforcer has sparked immense public fury and intensified demands for an impartial inquiry into the matter.
For several agonizing hours following the confession, the whereabouts of the second child remained unknown, as the couple initially refused to divulge details. However, under pressure, they later revealed that the second infant had been sold to a businessman based in Bilasipara. The identities of both the businessman and the implicated police officer are yet to be officially confirmed, leaving many questions unanswered.
This heinous incident has triggered widespread condemnation among local residents and child welfare advocates alike. Many are questioning how an individual entrusted with upholding the law could be complicit in such a grave crime. Child rights groups have vehemently called for an immediate and transparent investigation, urging the administration to ensure that all involved parties are brought to justice without any delay.