Tue Oct 14 10:37:48 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Based on a report in The Hindu, Indian authorities in Jharkhand have rescued sixteen children in two separate incidents. Thirteen children, including one girl, were rescued from a train at Ranchi station after intelligence revealed they were being trafficked to Goa for work. They boarded the train at Jasidih Junction and were between 12 and 17 years old. They were handed over to Child Line officials after the RPF noticed them on the Vasco da Gama (VSG) Weekly Express. In a separate incident, three tribal boys were rescued at Ranchi station while en route to Agartala, where they were allegedly going to work at a mill. One person has been arrested in connection with the second incident.
**News Article:**
**Child Trafficking Ring Uncovered in Jharkhand: Sixteen Children Rescued**
**RANCHI, JHARKHAND – October 14, 2025** – Indian Railway Police (RPF) in Jharkhand have intercepted two separate child trafficking operations, rescuing a total of sixteen children.
In the first incident, acting on intelligence received on Monday, October 13, 2025, RPF personnel intercepted the Vasco da Gama (VSG) Weekly Express at Ranchi station and rescued thirteen children, including one girl, aged between 12 and 17. Authorities believe the children were being trafficked to Goa.
“The children were unaware of why they were going to Goa,” stated an RPF officer involved in the operation. “They only said that they had to arrive in Goa, where they would get some work.” The children have since been handed over to Child Line officials. A case has been lodged with the GRP Ranchi, and the investigation is ongoing.
In a separate operation on Sunday, October 12, 2025, three tribal boys belonging to the Asur tribe were rescued at the same station. Authorities believe they were being trafficked to Agartala to work at a mill.
Police arrested Jagatpal Oraon on Monday in connection with this case. Oraon confessed to receiving ₹5,000 to transport the children from Gumla to Ranchi.
These incidents highlight the ongoing problem of child trafficking in India, despite efforts to curb the practice. Authorities have vowed to continue their vigilance to protect vulnerable children from exploitation.
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