As the organ trafficking controversy in Kerala continues to stir emotions, a new incident involving three individuals from Kerala has brought the spotlight to Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district. This alarming case bears a striking resemblance to a plot from director Rajamouli’s film “RRR,” shaking the community of Gudalur to its core.
In a chilling turn of events, three tribal girls were abducted near Gudalur in the Nilgiris district, echoing a scene from “RRR” where an English woman abducts Junior NTR’s sister for housework.
The trio was kidnapped in a car with Kerala registration plates from the tribal village of Semundi, under the Srimadurai Panchayat.
The abduction occurred while the girls’ parents were away. Alert locals, suspicious of the car’s activities, notified the Srimadurai Panchayat Council President, who promptly pursued and intercepted the vehicle, leading to a dramatic rescue.
Upon police intervention, the situation took a shocking turn. It was revealed that three individuals, including two women from Malappuram, had orchestrated the kidnapping with the help of an accomplice from Chemundi village who was residing in Kerala. The trio exploited the vulnerability and lack of awareness among the tribal community to abduct the children for domestic work.
The Nilgiris district, particularly the forests around Gudalur, is home to a significant tribal population. Despite efforts by central and state governments to improve educational opportunities for these communities, many children remain educationally disadvantaged, making them targets for exploitation.
The three rescued girls have been placed in a shelter in Udhagamandalam. Nilgiri District Collector M. Aruna has intensified efforts to investigate if more children have fallen victim to such schemes.
Following a complaint from the District Child Welfare Officers, the police have registered a case under three sections, including child labour laws. The suspects, Suneera, Bairosa, and Mubaris Lal, have been arrested and are currently in custody as authorities delve into their backgrounds and the full extent of their activities.
This disturbing incident underscores the urgent need for increased vigilance and protection for vulnerable tribal communities in the Nilgiris district.
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