A baby boy was allegedly sold by his mother soon after his birth in Jharkhand's Chatra district, police said. Eleven people were arrested in connection with the case, including Asha Devi, the mother of the newborn, they said.

Chatra's Deputy Commissioner Abu Imran received information about the incident. Immediately, police swung into action and rescued the newborn from the Bokaro district within 24 hours, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Avinash Kumar said.