Mumbai Couple Sells Children for Drug Money, Arrested by Crime Branch

The Mumbai Crime Branch made a distressing discovery following the arrest of a couple, Shabbir and Sania Khan, and Shakeel Makrani for allegedly selling their two-year-old son and one-month-old daughter to fund their drug addiction. The police detained Usha Rathod, an intermediary who facilitated the transaction.

The investigation revealed the couple’s dire situation, driven by addiction, leading them to sell their children for ₹74,000. The children were sold separately to undisclosed individuals. Upon learning of the incident, Rubina Khan, the accused’s sister, promptly reported the matter to authorities.

This tragic incident has shocked the community, prompting swift action from the D.N. Nagar police, who have handed over the case to the Crime Branch for further investigation.