In a recent incident, 163 minors were rescued by railway police in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, while allegedly being trafficked for madrasa education in Latur, Maharashtra. Parents in Jokihat block, Araria district, Bihar, refute these trafficking allegations, emphasizing the lack of quality education in government schools and the appeal of madrasa education, which offers free lodging, clothing, and religious training. Mohammad Afaque, a local farmer, expressed a preference for madrasa education over government schools, citing better job prospects after completion. Local officials, including Rajesh Kumar Thakur from the Bihar Education Project, acknowledge the need for awareness programs to address the issue. The Child Welfare Committee is treating the transportation of minors as trafficking and is preparing to rehabilitate the rescued children. Authorities are investigating the motives behind sending children to madrasas and the role of the individuals involved in their transportation. The community remains concerned about the safety and future of the rescued children.