Uttarakhand
An investigation reveals that in nearly seven years since Uttarakhand enacted its Freedom of Religion Act, all five cases that reached full trial have ended in acquittals due to lack of evidence of coercion. Courts have highlighted gaps in police probes and consensual relationships in many instances. The law, aimed at curbing forced conversions, has seen rising registrations but limited convictions.
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A dargah on the premises of Wynberg-Allen School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, was vandalised on Saturday evening by a group of 25-30 people armed with hammers and crowbars. The incident occurred weeks after a viral Facebook video questioned the shrine's legality on forest land. An FIR has been registered against three individuals.
Authorities in Uttarakhand recovered 161 gelatin sticks near a school in Almora. This discovery prompted swift police action and an extensive investigation to trace their origin.