Animal trafficking – Over 6,400 endangered turtles seized in Uttar Pradesh.
Over 6400 soft shell and flap shell turtles were seized in Amethi district of UP by the police’s Special Task Force (STF). The demand for turtle meat is high in West Bengal and these turtles were soon to be sent there. Also, in countries like China, Myanmar and Thailand they fetch higher prices due to their usage in Feng Shui (Chinese meducine). The turtles are taken care of and will soon be released in their natural habitat.