Arrests in Kannauj: Alleged Forced Religious Conversion Racket Busted
Four individuals were arrested in Kannauj for allegedly attempting to convert people to Christianity through inducements and threats. The arrests follow an FIR concerning unlawful religious conversion. The accused reportedly targeted Scheduled Caste communities, offering promises and issuing threats to coerce them into converting.
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In Kannauj district, police have apprehended four individuals accused of trying to convert residents to Christianity by offering inducements and issuing threats. The arrests took place on Wednesday.
Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar confirmed that the individuals were wanted in relation to an FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 352. The case stemmed from a complaint by Sabina Nagar, who alleged pressure and threats for refusing conversion.
Identified as Dharmendra, Gowda Prasad, Mamta Devi, and Manju, the suspects were reportedly targeting Scheduled Caste communities, presenting them with promises of financial assistance and a secure future, police said. A Bible was found with the group, who allegedly threatened non-compliers.
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