Part 7/12:
Sexual Slavery and Drugs: Victims are forcibly used for sexual acts in illegal entertainment venues or private gatherings. Narcotics are administered to keep them obedient, further entrenching them in dependency.
Global Dimensions: Reports indicate that trafficked children are sometimes sent abroad, even to Europe, as part of a broader international network.
Law, Culture, and the Challenge of Enforcement
Although various laws have tried to curb bachabazi—such as the 1921 criminal code, the 1976 legal reforms, and the 2018 legislation specifying minors as victims—enforcement remains virtually non-existent. Law enforcement officials, often complicit or corrupted, turn a blind eye. The social acceptance of such practices in some regions further hampers legal action.