Highlights

Human trafficking is a brutal crime that has long-lasting negative impact on the victims. Trafficking for sexual exploitation, in particular, completely erodes the dignity of the victim and the road back to a dignified life is a long and arduous one

      what needs to be done?

• Human trafficking should be treated as an organised crime, as the gang is practising it for gain by forcing minors not only into flesh trade but also bonded labour.
• The police must analyse the networks and nab the kingpins by using data analytic tools to curb such crimes.
• Court trials should be monitored on a priority basis by police and if the accused is a repeat offender, we must invoke PD Act.

Prajwala foundation general secretary Sunitha Krishnan said that in India 93% of human trafficking is within the country and only 7% of victims are trafficked from Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand and other neighbouring countries.

Source:The HIndu