A couple sells their baby boy to buy iPhone 14 for Instagram Reels.

It's common knowledge that living on a restricted budget may be challenging, but have you ever heard of buying an Apple sticker with your blood? Sounds ridiculous, huh? A distressing incident, however, occurred in West Bengal where a couple went to even higher extent by selling their infant in order to buy an iPhone 14 in order to make Instagram reels while touring Bengal.

In the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, this tragic tragedy took place. The mother who was in charge of buying or selling the infant was recognised as "Sathi," and the West Bengal Police were able to capture her. The father, Jaydev Ghosh, is still at large, though, and officials are making a serious effort to find him. Concerned neighbours noticed, and that's when the event was discovered.

The mother ultimately admitted under duress that she and her husband had really sold the kid to raise money for an iPhone, allowing them to produce Instagram reels documenting their trips throughout different regions of Bengal. Even more upsetting was the discovery that the father had attempted to sell both his daughter, who was seven, and their infant. The mother who purchased the child is also being prosecuted for human trafficking, according to a police report against the couple. More information will be provided after the police have finished their investigation, which is still ongoing.

Unfortunately, this occurrence is not the first of its sort. In numerous instances, parents in India have sold their children in order to achieve material success. For instance, a Chinese couple sold their 18-day-old daughter in 2016 in order to pay $3530 for an iPhone.

An Australian mother tragically declared her wish to trade her unborn child for an iPhone in court in March of this year. She then did the unthinkable—locked two of her girls in a car for nine hours—resulting in their deaths.

These are the blatant symptoms and red flags that urge society to cooperate in order to stop such horrible crimes and support families dealing with financial challenges or mental health issues.

The connection between the tragedy and the much sought-after iPhone 14 highlights how widespread capitalism and consumerism are in today's society. People's blindness to the worth of human life and true human connections might result from their relentless chase of the newest devices and belongings.

It is important to reflect on our own consumerist impulses and the priorities we establish for ourselves. Never should material goods come before the dignity and well-being of other people.

This tragic occurrence serves as a wake-up call for a multifaceted strategy to address the structural problems that underpin such inhumane behaviours. Comprehensive Social Welfare Programmes: The government should put in place strong social welfare programmes that give those in need of assistance, resources, and opportunity.

In a sad incident, it was discovered that an orphanage in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, was selling newborns to childless families unlawfully. The orphanage director, who also ran a refuge for homeless women, was busted conducting the adoption ring. For prices ranging from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 200,000, the infants were sold. This episode brings to light the alarming situation of human trafficking in India, particularly when it involves minors. In order to stop such criminal operations and safeguard vulnerable youngsters from exploitation, authorities are taking action.

This tragic occurrence serves as a wake-up call for a multifaceted strategy to address the structural problems that underpin such inhumane behaviours. Strong social welfare programmes that offer assistance, funding, and opportunity to those who are poor should be put in place by the government.

To build a more compassionate and knowledgeable society, it is essential to support education and awareness efforts about child rights, child exploitation, and family planning. Accessible mental health services like counselling can help people deal with their problems and avoid taking dramatic measures.

Finally, the story of the West Bengal couple who sold their child for an iPhone 14 serves as a sombre reminder of the urgent need for a more sympathetic, just, and understanding society. By dealing with the underlying