Recently the Iranian government reportedly executed the head of a human trafficking network who was involved in selling women off as sex workers to other countries.

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The Commission stated that it has been alleged that girls are sold for prostitution on stamp paper in numerous communities in the village.

Phawa was pregnant in February 2020, when she was arrested and kept in jail. The bail was given because, despite a lapse of almost two years, her trial has not commenced.

The accused couple wanted a third child after the death of their first two. They ‘bought’ the survivor, who was kept in confinement and raped till she got pregnant.

Culprits in the Assam sexual assault video that went viral have been arrested. Police search is on for the girl, believed to be from Bangladesh.

According to a police official, the accused have been charged with section 370 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act.

The activist also said that “The few resources designated for prevention, rescue, and rehabilitation are being stretched thin,” and as a result, women are unable to access psychological support and health care.

Smriti Irani, Union Women and Child Development Minister, said that the government is working on the most stringent laws against trafficking of women and children.

The Mizoram girl shared half of her cash reward amount of Rs 20,000 with the girl she saved.