West Bengal Couple Sells Their 8-Month-Old Baby To Buy iPhone To Make Instagram Reels

Social media platforms have become an integral part of modern society, enabling individuals to connect, share, and engage with others on a global scale. However, the rise of social media has also brought to light a concerning trend wherein some people resort to extreme measures in their quest for validation and likes.

A shocking case has been reported from West Bengal, which has captured attention as a couple went to extreme lengths for their online presence.

In West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a couple shockingly sold their eight-month-old baby to purchase the coveted iPhone 14, all in pursuit of creating captivating reels on Instagram while traveling across the region.

The bizarre case has drawn widespread concern and condemnation.

Authorities have taken swift action, and a police case has been filed against the couple involved in the transaction and the woman who bought the child.

A woman called 'Sathi' was caught by the police in a sad situation, but the child's father, Jaydev Ghosh, is still not found. Authorities are actively investigating and searching for him. The shocking incident happened when the neighbors noticed strange behavior from the couple.

Even though their eight-month-old baby was missing, the parents didn't seem worried or anxious.

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The neighbors became more suspicious when the Ghosh family suddenly got an expensive iPhone 14, which cost around Rs. 1 lakh. According to reports, this was surprising because the family had financial problems in the past.

In a deeply distressing twist of events, the neighbors confronted the couple, leading to a heartbreaking confession from the mother. Under immense pressure, she admitted that she and her husband had made the painful decision to trade their beloved infant to acquire funds for an iPhone.

They aimed to curate captivating reels, showcasing their travels across different parts of the state on social media platforms.

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The shock intensified when it was revealed that this wasn't the father's first attempt of its kind.

Before their eight-month-old toddler, he had also made an alarming attempt to sell his seven-year-old daughter.

¡°After selling the boy, Jaydev also tried to sell the girl on Saturday midnight. We informed the police as soon as we understood it. Police have arrested Jaydev,¡± said Local councilor Tarak Guha.

As the gravity of the situation unfolded, the couple and the woman who bought the baby now face severe criminal charges for their involvement in what can only be described as a heart-wrenching case of human trafficking.

The investigation is underway, and as the police delve deeper into the complexities of the matter, further details are yet to be disclosed.

Such incidents highlight the importance of raising awareness about the dark realities of human trafficking and the urgent need for empathy and support for vulnerable individuals and families in our society.

(With inputs from agencies)

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