A 31-year-old father in Kerala, India was arrested for selling his 21-day-old baby boy.
Mithun sold the infant to a childless couple of eight years. However, the prices fixed for the deal is unknown.
According to the Manorama Online, the accused was forced to sell the child as he could not afford to raise him.
Mithun wanted to sell the baby soon after his birth but was opposed by his wife. He has two other children.
The investigations are underway in the case.