Bengaluru Child Sold for Rs 5 Lakh Claim Exposed Police Find Mother Safe With Children Husband Booked for False Complaint

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05 May

Viveknagar police bust fabricated child sale story, a woman left home citing abuse husband. Ravibabu questioned after probe finds all children safe

Bengaluru: A sensational claim that a woman had sold her two-and-a-half-year-old child for Rs 5 lakh has been exposed as false after a detailed police investigation in Bengaluru. The complaint, filed by a man identified as Ravi Babu, triggered panic, but authorities have now confirmed that the child was not sold and the mother is safe along with all three of her children.

Police from Viveknagar tracked down the woman and her children after launching a search based on the allegations. The investigation revealed a completely different story behind the complaint.

Bengaluru Child Sold Claim False Investigation Reveals Truth Behind Allegations

During questioning, the woman told police that she had left her matrimonial home due to sustained physical and mental harassment. She stated that she could no longer endure the abuse and chose to move to a safe location with her children.

She further alleged that despite a 16-year marriage, her husband had illicit relationships and was cheating on her. According to her statement, repeated conflicts over these issues led to escalating tensions at home.

“I left the house to protect myself and my children after continuous harassment,” the woman reportedly told police.

Bengaluru Child Sold Claim False Husband Fabricated Story Police Say

Investigators found that Ravi Babu had fabricated the child trafficking story in an attempt to cover up his actions and put the blame on his wife. The false claim of selling the child for Rs 5 lakh was made to mislead authorities and create a case against her.

Police sources confirmed that there is no evidence of any child being sold or trafficked in the case.

Bengaluru Child Sold Claim False Viveknagar Police Ensure Safety of Family

The Viveknagar police have ensured the safety of the woman and her three children and are providing necessary protection. Authorities have also begun questioning Ravi Babu for filing a false complaint and misleading the investigation.

Further legal action is likely against the accused for providing false information to the police.

Bengaluru Child Sold Claim False Case Raises Concerns Over Misuse of Law

The incident has raised concerns about the misuse of law enforcement mechanisms through false allegations, which can divert critical police resources and cause unnecessary panic.

Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those found guilty of filing fabricated complaints.