Kollam – A Sri Lankan woman who was caught by the Kollam police after falling into the trap of a human trafficking gang gave birth to a baby. Sri Lankan Sharanya gave birth to the girl. He has been staying at Gandhi Bhavan in Pathanapuram for six months as the legal proceedings continue.
Three weeks ago, Sharanya gave birth to a baby in the Punalur taluk hospital. Sharanya was caught by the Kollam police along with her husband Jacinth last September while she was pregnant. The couple was with 15 people who tried to cross into Canada illegally from Sri Lanka. Although he was in jail, he started living in Gandhi Bhavan after getting bail from the High Court.
Sharanya and baby Vikasini are safe in the care of Gandhi Bhavan till the court orders. The matter of the child’s birth certificate and citizenship will be clarified only after the court proceedings are completed. Jacinthan and Sharanya are awaiting the court’s verdict on whether they will be made refugees.
English Summary: Sri Lankan Woman Give Birth to Baby
