Sarim Burney child trafficking case: latest updates

Sarim Burney, a renowned social worker, found himself in the middle of a controversy. Upon his return from the United States, he was arrested at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on June 5. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) accused him of being involved in a human trafficking case.

Burney's legal representative dismissed the allegations as unfounded. He argued that the FIA ​​failed to carry out a thorough investigation before making such serious accusations. The lawyer pointed out that the child, who was allegedly sold for Rs3 million, had been left at the hospital by the parents themselves.

The defense also emphasized that the child adoption process is well structured and regulated. They claimed the FIA ​​had been unable to substantiate their allegations. The court has now asked the FIA ​​to respond to Burney's bail application.

In a separate development, the FIA ​​has filed a first information report (FIR) against Burney. He is accused of trafficking newborns to the United States. The FIR specifically mentions a baby girl named Haya, who was allegedly bought from her parents for Rs 1 million and sent to the United States.

The FIA ​​alleges that Burney trafficked 20 newborns to the United States over the past year under the guise of adoption. They say 15 of those children were girls. However, these allegations have not yet been proven in court. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how Burney will weather this storm.