MP villages Kadia, Gulkhedi, Hulkhedi becoming 'Nurseries' for criminal gangs training minors

In a disturbing trend, the remote villages of Kadia, Gulkhedi, and Hulkhedi in Madhya Pradesh are emerging as breeding grounds for criminal activities. According to the sources, these areas are reportedly becoming "nurseries" where gangs are recruiting and training young children for various illegal activities.

The training encompasses a range of criminal skills including robbery, pick pocketing, and bag-snatching. Additionally, the gangs are teaching children how to evade police and withstand physical beatings if apprehended.

Financial Transactions and Training Costs

The situation has taken a grim turn with families allegedly paying hefty sums to gang leaders for their children's criminal training. Reports suggest that the "fee" for enrolling a child in these gangs ranges between Rs 2 to Rs 3 lakh. This substantial payment is meant to cover the cost of a year-long training program that equips children with the skills required for criminal activities.

Annual Payments to Families

Once the training period concludes, families are said to receive annual payments ranging from Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh. This financial arrangement appears to be a disturbing incentive for families to participate in these criminal networks, further perpetuating the cycle of crime in these villages.

The transformation of these villages into criminal training hubs highlights a severe socio-economic issue that demands urgent attention from authorities. Addressing this situation requires a multi-faceted approach to prevent the exploitation of children and dismantle the criminal networks operating in these regions.