India, June 4 -- The Ghaziabad police on Wednesday said it has rescued a kidnapped 11-day-old girl from the Troica City area of Loni and busted a human trafficking racket by arresting 12 people, including six women.

The police also said five more accused, including a couple, involved in the racket remain absconding. Investigations revealed that the group primarily sold infants in Andhra Pradesh.

Police said the mother of the child, during pregnancy, was approached by a woman who lured her to sell her child in return for Rs.2 lakh.

"After giving birth, the woman was again approached with the offer, but she refused. However, on May 26, she discovered her newborn missing from their Troica City home," ACP (Loni) Siddharth Gautam told HT. ...