Rescue Operation: 12 Boys Saved from Trafficking Attempt

Twelve boys reportedly being trafficked were rescued from a train in Odisha, authorities stated on Tuesday.

The intervention, executed by Child Line and police based on a tip-off, occurred aboard the Janshatabdi Express at Bhadrak station, according to Subhashree Padhihari, district Child Line coordinator.

The boys, claiming to travel to a madrasa in Jajpur yet without valid documents, are now in a Bhadrak shelter home. Two adults, including their escort, are in detention as the investigation unfolds.

(With inputs from agencies.)