Six Arrested in Muzaffarnagar for Attempted Murder and Alleged Forced Conversion

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, six individuals have been apprehended for charges including attempted murder and alleged forced religious conversion of a 53-year-old man, said officials on Thursday.

Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar disclosed that the accused, identified as Yamin, his brother Gulzar, brother-in-law Ikram, Hafiz Shahnawaz, and barber Khurshid, along with a juvenile, were apprehended earlier in the week.

The victim, Narender Kumar Sharma, claimed in a complaint that Yamin and his associates tried to forcibly convert his religion and took control of his land worth several lakhs. The police have recovered a car and tractor bought with Sharma's funds as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)