Bhadrak: Police on Tuesday detained three persons in connection with the alleged sale of a one-month-old baby girl from Bayabanapur village under the Bhandaripokhari police station limits in Bhadrak district.
The action followed a complaint lodged by the infant’s grandmother, Sabitri Das, who alleged that her son Sipu Das and his wife sold her granddaughter.
According to the complaint, the couple took the baby to a hospital on Monday and later went to another location. However, when they returned home late at night without the child, she became suspicious.
Sabitri Das further alleged that when she questioned the couple about the whereabouts of the infant, they abused her and attempted to assault her. She then approached the Bhandaripokhari police station and filed a formal complaint.
Acting on the complaint, police reached the village and detained Sipu Das, his wife, and his mother-in-law for interrogation.
Police said further investigation is underway and appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.
