The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against ten persons accused of trafficking minor girls from Bangladesh to Odisha, official sources said on Tuesday.

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The chargesheet has been submitted to the special POCSO court in Bhubaneswar under the relevant laws protecting children.

According to the sources, the accused had lured girls from Bangladesh to India under the promise of employment. Upon arrival, the victims were reportedly forced into sex rackets and exploited for illegal purposes.

One of the minor girls was previously rescued by police in Cuttack, and an initial case was registered at Madhupatana Police Station before being handed over to the NIA for detailed investigation.

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