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Budaun, Uttar Pradesh: In a case that has sparked concern over alleged religious coercion, the Bisauli police finally registered an FIR three days after the incident. The case involves a Hindu family who reportedly faced pressure to convert to Christianity in exchange for promises of jobs and housing. Despite the victim’s initial complaint, the police had earlier dismissed the matter as a personal dispute. However, following the viral spread of the incident on social media, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) ordered a formal investigation, leading to an FIR against three individuals. Details of the Alleged Coercion The incident took place in Gulab Bagh locality of Bisauli. According to the FIR, Soudan Arya, the head of the household, filed a complaint stating that a woman n...

Meerut: Tensions escalated in Kapsad village, Meerut, following the brutal murder of 45-year-old Sunita and the abduction of her 20-year-old daughter Ruby. The incident has triggered widespread outrage across the village. Sit-in by SP MLA Atul PradhanIn the wake of the tragedy, Samajwadi Party leaders attempted to enter the village on Friday but were stopped by a heavy police presence and barricades. Frustrated, SP MLA Atul Pradhan staged a sit-in, demanding access to the village to console the bereaved family. During the confrontation, the MLA clashed with police officers, insisting that he be allowed to meet the victims. Speaking to the media, Pradhan said, “A daughter has been abducted, and her mother has been brutally murdered. Criminal activities are ongoing, yet we are being de...