UP Woman Arrested With Four Others Over Baby Sale and Staged Kidnapping

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Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested a woman and four others in connection with the alleged sale of a baby for Rs 2 lakh. The case also involves a staged kidnapping meant to cover up the transaction. The complainant later discovered that his wife had allegedly sold the child in collusion with Dr Arun Kumar and his wife. The accused have been taken into custody while the investigation continues.

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