Kannur: An investigation into the alleged child trafficking incident in Kannur has revealed that a Puthiyangadi-native woman had sold her daughter for Rs 1,700. Another woman who acted as an intermediary reportedly obtained Rs 3,000 through the deal.

Puthiyangadi-native Mariyambi allegedly sold her 3-year-old daughter to Pilathara-native Subaida through intermediary Rubeena, who hails from Madayi.

Mariyambi sold her three-year-old saying that she cannot afford to look after the girl since she is expecting her first child with her second husband now. The three-year-old daughter is from her first marriage.

Thaliparamba CI P K Sudhakaran is in-charge of the probe which is carried out under the supervision of Thaliparamba DySP K V Venugopal.

Only a detailed investigation will reveal if the intermediary has obtained the amount.

The child is now staying at Pattuvam Snehaniketan.