Video games, chocolates, a rented room: How a UP engineer, his wife preyed on kids for a decade, sold 2 lakh porn videos

In a shocking revelation, Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati, both engineers from Uttar Pradesh, are accused of operating a decade-long child exploitation ring that spanned across Banda and Chitrakoot. The couple allegedly lured young boys with promises of video games and chocolates, subsequently filming and selling the abuse as pornographic content. Investigators estimate that they generated a staggering volume of over 200,000 videos, distributing them to buyers in more than 40 countries. Authorities have emphasized the need for stricter measures to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable communities. The couple's arrest has raised alarms about the prevalence of such crimes and the necessity for enhanced vigilance among parents and law enforcement agencies to safeguard children from similar predatory practices. This case underscores a disturbing trend in online child exploitation, calling for urgent action to ensure the safety and well-being of minors.