Extreme poverty and a mentally unstable spouse are the reasons why Sukura Muduli, a tribal man, sold his baby to a social worker in the Indian state.
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"After an inquiry, we found that Sukura, who earns his livelihood by cutting trees, has handed over his baby to the ASHA worker. His wife is mentally unstable. The tribal man has denied selling his baby," said Das.
The ASHA worker paid Rs.1,000 to the couple, he said, adding the baby boy was in the possession of the worker.
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