Barber's Alleged Conversion Plot Sparks Uproar

Police arrested a barber, his brother, and another man for allegedly molesting a minor girl and forcing her to convert religions. The incident triggered unrest and protests in the local market, prompting a police deployment to maintain order.

A barber, along with his brother and a local accomplice, has been apprehended for allegedly molesting a minor girl and attempting to coerce her into a religious conversion, according to police reports from Wednesday.

Salman, identified as the barber, alongside his sibling and a local named Rakesh Bhatt, were detained in Najibabad, Uttar Pradesh. This arrest followed a complaint filed by the girl's mother at a local police station after her daughter's sudden disappearance.

The incident incited local unrest, with several shops being vandalized and a demonstration taking place. Authorities have reinforced police presence in the area to restore peace and assure safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)