HAPUR: Uttar Pradesh police on Monday rescued a 17-year-old boy who had gone missing a few days ago and busted an alleged child trafficking gang operating in Hapur district, officials said.
Speaking with ANI, DSP Varun Mishra said that four accused have been arrested in connection with the case.
Further he said that the gang was busted during an investigation launched to trace the missing child.
"A 14-15-year-old boy had gone missing a few days ago and was being searched for. The investigation revealed that a gang involved in child trafficking is active, and the incident was carried out by them. 4 accused have been arrested. A 17-year-old child was rescued from their possession. These people would try to find children of all kinds. All four are residents of different districts," he stated.
Police said further investigation is underway.
(With ANI inputs)
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