Tripura minor rescued from Bengaluru trafficking network
- A minor girl from Tripura was rescued from a trafficking network in Bengaluru.
- The girl was lured from Agartala under the guise of a film audition.
- Traffickers demanded ransoms ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.
- The rescue was coordinated by activists and the Hindu Maha Sangathan.
- Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha monitored the rescue operation closely.
A minor girl from Tripura was rescued from a suspected human trafficking network in Bengaluru on November 10, 2026, according to reporting by The News Mill and NDTV. The girl was found approximately 90 kilometres from Bengaluru Airport alongside seven or eight other children.
Trafficking networks often target vulnerable migrant women. Background reports note that sex trafficking has emerged in business hubs like Dubai, where illegal activities persist despite strict anti-prostitution laws. The prevalence of this issue has recently led to media trends such as #Dubaiportapotty.
Deceptive film audition scheme lures girl from Agartala
The girl went missing on October 13, 2026, after being lured by this scheme.
The girl pledged her gold chain to Yuvraj Chowdhury, who provided her with ₹30,000 for her travel expenses. He used these funds to book her flight, and the girl departed from Agartala at 12:45 PM on October 13, according to her father.
Upon arriving in Bengaluru, the girl was taken to an unfamiliar location instead of a film set. Her captors told her there was no film shooting and that she had to perform other work.
Traffickers isolate victim and demand ransom
The girl reported that her captors damaged her mobile phone and removed her SIM card to prevent communication with her family.
Naveen and Yuvraj are brothers living in Agartala, while Injamul Haque is associated with an ashram. The girl reported that the traffickers made repeated demands for money to her family, fluctuating between ₹5 lakh, ₹8 lakh, and ₹2 lakh.
Family's search leads to successful rescue operation
Agartala police initially advised the family to search in Mumbai because location data pointed toward Pune. The family spent four days searching in Mumbai without success.
On October 22, social activist Sumit Bhaiya provided the father with a new location. This information led the father to travel to Bengaluru, where he met Nagesh Ji of the Hindu Maha Sangathan.
The rescue operation was coordinated through communication with networks and members based in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Social activist Khokan Chandra Paul stated that the organisation's chairperson coordinated with these networks to assist the family.
During the rescue, individuals attempted to take the children away. Members of the Hindu organisation intervened to provide protection and support.
CM Manik Saha monitors trafficking concerns in Tripura
Manik Saha monitored the rescue operation and the administration's response. Tripura Minister Shri Tinku Roy previously helped rescue seven tribal girls in a separate operation.
Social activist Khokan Chandra Paul stated that human trafficking networks are active across various parts of Tripura. He expressed concerns that minors are being trafficked abroad for exploitation and potential organ trafficking.
Paul advised parents to maintain close contact with their children. He further suggested that parents ensure children do not travel alone without proper awareness to avoid falling victim to trafficking.
Villagers assault suspects in separate Jharkhand case
In a separate incident in Jharkhand, a minor girl was held captive for three days. The Hawk reported on November 11, 2026, that villagers in Jharkhand assaulted suspects in connection with this captivity.
- Tripura Minor Girl Rescued From Suspected Human Trafficking Network (ndtv.com)
- Sex trafficking in Dubai (Wikipedia — background) (en.wikipedia.org)
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