Sambhal police arrested 14 men involved in a gang that exploited young women under the guise of tantric rituals for wealth. The victims, from various districts in Uttar Pradesh, were subjected to sexual exploitation. Authorities discovered videos and images of the victims. Investigations revealed the gang targeted financially vulnerable families, promising them monetary gains.
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