Fetisov Journalism Awards 2025

Shortlist

Category: Outstanding Investigative Reporting

Vijay Pal Dudi

Bhaskar’s big expose on child trafficking

New-borns bought from tribal couples for ₹20,000, sold for ₹8,00,000 Over 20 new-borns sold in a year; network of traffickers across 5 states; IVF centres-hospitals lure childless couples

Families with 6–8 children selling babies due to poverty; deals made during pregnancy Bhaskar reaches villages where babies are being sold

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