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Crime
₹1 Cr Deal: Nepali Girls Sold to Bear Fair‑Skinned Babies
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 12:46 PM
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Reports allege that a ₹1 crore transaction has been arranged to have Nepali girls carry and deliver fair‑skinned babies, bypassing marriage and involving a black‑market arrangement.
A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing scheme in which Nepali girls are allegedly being sold to foreign clients seeking fair‑skinned babies. The deal reportedly covers the entire process from pregnancy to delivery and is said to be worth ₹1 crore. The arrangement bypasses traditional marriage channels, raising serious legal and ethical concerns. Authorities are reportedly probing the network that facilitates these transactions, which could involve human trafficking and violation of child‑birth regulations. The case has drawn attention to the need for stricter enforcement and support for vulnerable women in the region.