Child trafficking rackets thrive in India, says Anita Nair

Eminent Indian-English writer Anita Nair today sought the attention of authorities on the increasing instances of child trafficking in the country and said the traffickers are functioning like well-organised multi-national companies.
"Child trafficking is an organised crime. The trafficking gangs are operating like well organised multi-national companies. Poverty is the root cause which make children victims of trafficking", she said while addressing a meet the press programme here.
Though studies showed that around 55 million children were victims of trafficking in the country, the media was not giving the menace due attention, she alleged.
Through trafficking, children are used for bonded labour and sex trade, she said.

The 'Ladies Coupe' writer said her latest novel 'Chain of Custody' was an attempt to throw light into this heinous crime and also create among the society on this menace.
Part of her crime fiction series, 'Chain of Custody' exposes the stark realities of child trafficking and bonded labour.

She said she chose the grave issue as the topic of her new book with the belief that the format of novel would help easily convey to the readers the stark realities and perils of child trafficking.
"We read news of missing children or the plight of bonded labours and forget it. We never think about them anymore or bother what would happen to them after that. Amidst sensational breaking news, media also ignores them," she said.

Stating that though extensive research was essential for crime fiction, she chose this genre of writing as "social commentary" is best made through this medium.
When asked about author Shobha De's recent controversial tweet against Indian Olympic team, the writer said the comment was just unfair and protesting in each and every thing around was just a "pointless" thing.
A bestselling author of 'The Better Man', 'Ladies Coupe', 'Mistress' and 'Lessons in Forgetting', Anita's books have been translated into over 30 languages around the world.