Minor girl assaulted; infant trafficking uncovered

Badlapur: The area of Badlapur has recently been rocked by a series of alarming criminal incidents, including the shocking assault of a minor girl undergoing cancer treatment. A 27-year-old man has been accused of sexually assaulting the girl, who had come from Bihar for medical care. The perpetrator, who had initially posed as a benefactor by providing her with rented accommodation, has sparked outrage in the community. This incident has raised serious concerns about the decline of humanity and moral judgment among people.

In a separate but equally disturbing case, authorities have uncovered a heinous infant trafficking operation disguised under the guise of a watermelon vendor. The Forest Department has revealed that the suspect, identified as Tushar Salve, was involved in the illegal sale of newborns. Following a confrontation over littering with Forest Department officials, Salve filmed the incident and shared it on social media. During the investigation, officials discovered chat messages on his phone related to the buying and selling of infants.

A case of human trafficking has been registered against Salve at the Badlapur West Police Station. This individual is reportedly a repeat offender, having been arrested previously for similar crimes. He was first apprehended in 2013 and released on bail, only to be arrested again in 2023 for a similar offense in Thane. After being granted bail, he resumed his illicit activities.

Upon his arrest, Salve was presented in court, where he was remanded to six days of police custody. The vigilance of Forest Officer Vaibhav Walimbe played a crucial role in exposing this child trafficking operation, as confirmed by Deputy Police Commissioner Sachin Gore.