Manipur Police have cracked an alleged inter-state human trafficking racket and arrested four individuals, including a mother-daughter duo, accused of luring young women with false job promises and trafficking them to Delhi for sexual exploitation.
According to police, Chandam Tababi and Khumanthem Nanao were arrested on September 10 following an operation that led to the rescue of an 18-year-old woman from Keibi Kumuda Leikai. Investigators believe the accused were preparing to send the victim and another young woman to Delhi when the operation was carried out.
As per the prosecution, the trafficking network allegedly targeted women by offering fake employment opportunities in sectors such as hospitality and beauty services. Once taken to Delhi, victims were reportedly confined in hotels and forced into prostitution and sexual exploitation.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Gaitri, a local salon operator. During questioning, she allegedly admitted to recruiting women on behalf of an absconding kingpin identified as Bony, promising jobs in beauty parlours and hotels in the national capital.
The rescued victim reportedly told investigators that she had been approached by Nanao and Tababi through Gaitri, who operated a unisex salon in Keishampat and was actively recruiting women for jobs outside the state.
In a subsequent development, police brought Ningombam Ronaldo (27) from Delhi on transit remand on September 17. Preliminary interrogation revealed that Ronaldo allegedly provided shelter to victims in Delhi and received financial benefits from the alleged mastermind.
Police said efforts are continuing to trace and apprehend the main accused and other members of the trafficking network.
Separately, investigations into alleged illegal organ transplant activities in Manipur have reportedly uncovered claims of a kidney transplant racket operating in the state.
Sources associated with the inquiry alleged that kidney transplants were being arranged through forged documents showing false family relationships between donors and recipients. Under Indian law, organ donation is generally permitted under strict regulatory conditions and requires approval from competent authorities.
According to allegations being examined, donors were reportedly paid around ₹2 lakh, while the overall cost of a transplant could reach ₹16 lakh, with brokers and intermediaries earning significant commissions. Reports have also raised concerns about possible irregularities in the verification and approval processes.
Authorities have not yet officially confirmed these allegations. Investigations are continuing to determine whether any violations of organ transplant regulations occurred and whether a wider network was involved.
