UP Crime Spree: Sex Racket Busted, Turtles Seized, Bribe-Taking Cops Arrested

• A sex racket operating from a rented house was busted in Prayagraj's Kidganj area, leading to the apprehension of 4 women and 4 men.
• 600 prohibited turtles, valued at 1.5 crore rupees, were recovered from five smugglers on the Jodhpur Howrah Express at Prayagraj Junction, destined for sale in West Bengal.
• A train engine derailed near Chakpancham village in Raebareli, causing a stir but no major injuries, and was later re-railed by a railway team.
• An 8-year-old child drowned in a JCB-dug pit at a brick kiln in Sambhal, leading to worker protests against the owner.
• An elderly man in Shahjahanpur committed suicide, leaving a note citing electricity bills and debt, requesting the Chief Minister to waive his 25,000 rupee bill.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh sees a surge in crime, from sex rackets and smuggling to bribery and tragic accidents.