Mother, Brother Sold Married Daughter for Rs 1.38 Lakh in UP; Police Arrest Accused

• A married daughter from Chitrakoot recounted her ordeal to the SP, stating her mother and brother sold her.
• The victim was brought to Banda on a pretext and handed over to people from Haryana for Rs 1.38 lakh.
• Her mother and brother forcibly married her off after taking the money.
• Banda SP Palash Bansal confirmed a case was registered at AHTU police station, and an investigation is underway.
• The accused brother has been arrested, along with two others from Haryana involved in the trafficking.

Key Questions Answered

What legal actions will the police take next?

The police will take departmental action against a Sub-Inspector and a constable for demanding free sand.

How common are such family-involved trafficking cases?

Family involvement in trafficking cases is evident in instances where parents facilitate or are complicit in such crimes.