Face2News/New Delhi
In a major breakthrough against organized human trafficking, Team of Special Staff & Anti-Human Trafficking Unit assisted by J&K Police, has successfully busted a well-organized trafficking network operating between Delhi–NCR and Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
The case stemmed from FIR No. 1025/24, PS Bhalswa Dairy, registered on the complaint of “V” w/o “O” regarding the kidnapping of her minor daughter “P” age about 15 years and her neighbor “R” age about 13 years. After initial investigation the case was transferred PS Bhalswa Dairy to AHTU/OND for specialized investigation.
RECOVERY OF VICTIMS : During the course of investigation, technical surveillance revealed the presence of the girls in Srinagar, J&K. Accordingly, on 15.06.2025, both victims were successfully recovered and brought back to Delhi. Their statements before CWC revealed that they were lured by traffickers from Old Delhi Railway Station, transported via Jammu, and forced into unpaid domestic work in Srinagar.
FURTHER ORPATION AND ARREST : On the basis on facts, technical and manual surveillance and inputs, on 14.08.2025, a joint police team arrested Salim-ul-Rehman @ Wasim (38 yrs, r/o Ganderbal, Srinagar) and Suraj (31 yrs, r/o Begampur, Delhi) from Prahlad Vihar, Delhi. Upon interrogation Salim disclosed that he runs a agency in the name and style of V.A. Manpower Pvt. Ltd., Bemina, Srinagar, through which he trafficked many persons in the last two years, charging huge commissions per victim supplied.
Upon interrogation, Suraj disclosed transporting trafficked victims at the behest of Delhi-based agents, naming multiple associates operating at Old Delhi Railway Station.
This successful operation highlights the commitment of Delhi Police in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable sections of society. The investigation is at a crucial stage, and further arrests and rescues are expected in the coming days., said Hareshwar Swami, IPS, DCP, Outer North Distt.
Based on investigation, team also raided at Srinagar along with accused Salim. On 19.08.2025 and upon swiftly action, Team also arrested two more accused persons namely (1) Md. Talib (r/o Rampur, UP) & (2) Satnam Singh @ Sardar Ji (r/o Barabanki, UP). At the time of raid, one minor 16 old child namely “G” also rescued from premises and possession as well.
MODUS OPERANDI & RACKET : The racket involved a wide network of touts and placement agents targeting vulnerable minors and laborers at railway stations and transporting them to J&K for exploitation as domestic workers and bonded laborers. The syndicate earned large profits, charging ₹20,000–25,000 per male and ₹40,000–60,000 per female victim trafficked. Alarmingly, from accused Talib’s possession, police recovered a forged UP Police Identity Card (Sub-Inspector rank) used to evade law enforcement and gain safe passage.
ONGOING INVESTIGATION : The complicity of other associates—Shahbaz Khan, Naresh, Rohit Pandey, and Sohail Ahmad (Sunaaz Placement Agency, Srinagar)—has also surfaced. Police are pursuing leads to apprehend them. Further investigation is also conducted including (1) Forged identity documents used for victim movement.(2) UPI/Hawala transactions linked to PhonePe/Google Pay accounts (9627426786 & 7607401276). (3) Vehicles used for illegal transportation (4) Other trafficked victims yet to be traced.
“This case exposes a deeply entrenched trafficking syndicate exploiting vulnerable minors and laborers. With multiple arrests and rescues already effected, Delhi Police remains committed to dismantling the entire network, rescuing remaining victims, and ensuring strictest legal action against all conspirators.”
This successful operation highlights the commitment of Delhi Police in combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable sections of society. The investigation is at a crucial stage, and further arrests and rescues are expected in the coming days., said Hareshwar Swami, IPS, DCP, Outer North Distt.