Kanpur: A group of Christians allegedly attacked Bajrang Dal actvists at Nagla Ram Singh in Ouncha village of Mainpuri district on Sunday. They had gone to the village to verify facts related to alleged conversion going on at a house there. As many as nine members of the saffron outfit received injuries.

Santosh Jatav had allegedly converted to Christianity about two years ago. On Sunday, an Easter feast was going on at his house in Nagla Ram Singh in Ouncha village.

According to reports, a group of more than 12 men arrived in three SUVs in the village after receiving reports about alleged conversion ceremony underway at the house of Sanjay Jatav.

Police said a group of men under the leadership of district convener of Bajrang Dal Sushil Yadav reached the house of Santosh Jatav. "Accompanied by village head, they started inquiring about the alleged conversion at the house of Jatav. The supporters of Jatav chased the members of saffron outfits, when they assembled in front of his house," police said.

Armed with 'lathis', the Christians attacked Bajrang Dal actvists. They informed police about the incident.

The police reached the spot and launched investigations. The injured Bajrang Dal activists were taken to a community health centre and discharged after first aid.

"By the time the police reached, all the men and guests at the house of Sanjay Jatav fled. The women denied the allegation of conversion and claimed that Easter feast was underway," additional superintendent of police Digambar Kushwaha said.

"Both the groups have lodged complaints. After verifying the facts, the police will register an FIR," he said.

Security has been tightened in and around Nagla Ram Singh. A large number of police and PAC personnel were deployed, the ASP added.



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