West Bengal reports most human trafficking cases in 2016
Accounting for 44% of the total cases, West Bengal has topped the list in reported cases of human trafficking in the country in 2016, according to National Crime Records Bureau data. The state had reported 18.5% of the total cases in 2015. Overall, more than 8,000 cases were reported in 2016 and 23,000 victims, including around 180 foreigners, were rescued.