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Once ensnared, boys are subjected to relentless physical and psychological abuse. They are drugged with narcotics such as opium, hashish, alcohol, and synthetic sedatives to suppress their resistance. These substances serve as weapons to make them docile and compliant, destroying their sense of agency and emotional stability.
A System of Organized Crime
The bachabazi industry is highly organized, functioning as a lucrative illegal network spanning across regions:
- Poverty and Family Coercion: Deep economic hardship compels families to sell their children, often unaware of the true extent of the exploitation.