Agra: The Tourism Police of Agra have arrested six individuals accused of pressuring tourists visiting the Taj Mahal to dine at expensive hotels and purchase goods.
The arrested individuals are:
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Imran Qureshi, son of Ashfaq Qureshi, resident of 26/60E Kolhai, Tajganj, approximately 30 years old.
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Himanshu Rathore, son of Shishupal Rathore, resident of Telipara, Tajganj, approximately 19 years old.
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Chand, son of Nanna, resident of 27/13 Telipara, Tajganj, approximately 28 years old.
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Mata Prasad, son of Ramnarayan, resident of Nagla Deeng, Tajganj, approximately 46 years old.
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Prem Sagar, son of Sunharilal, resident of 26/2 Tajnagri Phase 1, Tajganj, approximately 40 years old.
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Rahul Rajput, son of Satyaprakash, resident of 12/93B Sheikh Bulaki, Tajganj, approximately 40 years old.
The accused were reportedly creating pressure at the Amarvilas and Shilpgram barriers, coercing tourists to spend money at certain hotels and shops.
They have been charged under Sections 170, 126, and 135 of BNSS and have been sent to the appropriate court.
The Tourism Police stated that strict monitoring will continue to ensure the safety and convenience of visitors to the Taj Mahal.

