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Supreme Court Examines Petition to Ban Female Genital Mutilation in India
Nov 29, 2025 08:59 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Centre regarding a petition to ban female genital mutilation, particularly prevalent in the Dawoodi Bohra community. Filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society, the petition argues that FGM violates children's rights and poses serious health risks despite lacking specific legislation prohibiting the practice in India.
Human Trafficking Ring Busted: Facebook Friendship Leads to Sale of Meghalaya Woman for Rs 3 Lakh in Rajasthan
Oct 29, 2025 02:40 am CST
Police have dismantled a multi-state human trafficking network after rescuing a Meghalaya woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh and forced into marriage in Rajasthan. Three suspects were arrested in connection with a larger operation that has trafficked at least six women from Northeast India over two years. The victim was lured through Facebook by a man who promised marriage before selling her. Authorities warn of increasing social media-based trafficking targeting vulnerable individuals from rural areas.
Faridabad Student Kidnapped, Thrashed For "Not Accepting" Instagram Request: Cops
Sep 19, 2025 12:24 am CST
Police have filed an FIR against three persons here for allegedly kidnapping and beating an Engineering student for "not accepting" the friend request of a woman on Instagram.
Minor Raped By 2 Men She Met Through Social Media In Gurugram: Cops
Sep 18, 2025 10:49 pm CST
A class 11 student was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by two men who she met on social media, police said on Thursday.