Islamabad, March 31: A recent raid in Sheikhman, near Kasur district in Punjab, Pakistan, uncovered a clinic allegedly involved in delivering vulnerable women and selling their infants for profit.
Following the raid, arrests were made, and the clinic was shut down. Local media reports suggest this was only a small part of a larger network thriving due to a lack of oversight.
According to a report by Pakistan’s leading daily, The Express Tribune, three significant vulnerabilities are often exploited in the country. Women facing social stigma, particularly unwed mothers, are forced to remain anonymous, which diminishes monitoring and increases the risk of exploitation. Organized traffickers take advantage of these circumstances, ensuring a continuous supply and demand.
The report emphasizes the need for effective intervention and a coordinated approach to combat this issue. Law enforcement agencies should treat infant trafficking cases as organized criminal activities.
The Express Tribune states, “Investigations into clinics and cases should not only focus on licenses and certifications but also examine suspicious delivery patterns and connections to broader networks. All participants, including buyers and facilitators, must be identified, and financial and logistical links traced. Women at risk need access to confidential support systems and regulated adoption processes.”
Awareness campaigns should be launched to reduce stigma and encourage prompt reporting of exploitation. Additionally, a dedicated law enforcement task force is necessary, solely responsible for dismantling such networks by mapping their operations and identifying all involved parties. Subsequently, all individuals connected to these networks should be arrested and punished.
Arpit Soni has had a passion for journalism since the beginning. Now he has turned this hobby into his profession. Arpit, who is a resident of Udaipur, enjoys editing and writing news related to journalism. He has worked as a Senior Content Producer in several important roles at Bhaskar, Patrika, Pratahkal, Punjab Kesari, and Times. Arpit completed his schooling in Udaipur and Jaipur. He has been working in the media industry for more than 10 years, and his journey is still continuing. ✍️📚
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