Bhimtal's Covert Conversion: Arrest Sparks Outrage

Mohammad Yunus, alias 'MD', was arrested in Bhimtal for his alleged role in a forced religious conversion case. The police initiated a multi-day manhunt to capture him after several allegations arose involving deceit and coercion for financial gains.

Yunus, booked under the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018, and other laws, allegedly concealed his identity to befriend women, eventually pressuring them to convert after financial exploitation amounting to significant sums.

The case has ignited public protests, with local traders and residents demanding justice. Police vow to maintain a zero-tolerance stance, as investigations hint at more victims surfacing against Yunus.

(With inputs from agencies.)