Punjab has maximum cases of human trafficking: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Money laundering & organised crime· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that Punjab has the highest number of human trafficking cases in India
Background
Punjab recorded 25 FIRs against 58 illegal travel agents with 16 arrests made. The NIA has investigated 27 human trafficking cases, leading to 169 arrests and charge sheets against 132 individuals.
Facts for Prelims
- FactPunjab has the highest number of human trafficking cases in India as per the External Affairs Minister's statement.
- Fact25 FIRs were registered against 58 illegal travel agents in Punjab.
- BodyThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has a newly established anti-human trafficking division.
- FactThe NIA has registered and investigated 27 human trafficking cases resulting in 169 arrests.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in curbing human trafficking in India and evaluate the role of specialized agencies in addressing this issue.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-agency coordination: Need for seamless data sharing between state police and the NIA
- Regulatory loophole: Exploitation of illegal travel agents to facilitate cross-border and domestic trafficking
- Judicial bottleneck: Delays in filing charge sheets and securing convictions against trafficking syndicates
Keywords: Human Trafficking · National Investigation Agency · Transnational Crime · Law Enforcement · Vulnerable Sections
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