Tribal Couple Sells Infant for Rs 1.5 Lakh in Medak; Baby Rescued, 6 Arrested

• A month-old baby boy was rescued after being sold by his tribal parents for Rs 1.5 lakh in Medak district.
• The incident occurred on March 4, with two mediators facilitating the sale to a childless couple in Kamareddy district due to financial problems.
• The sale came to light when an Anganwadi teacher noticed the mother's absence, leading to an ICDS officer alerting police.
• Police questioned the parents near Chegunta bus stop, who confessed to selling the infant.
• Six people, including the parents, two mediators, and the childless couple, have been booked; five are in custody, and the infant is with his mother at 'Sakhi Centre'.