India, Dec. 9 -- Police in Palwal are on alert after a mahapanchayat on Sunday evening demanded that authorities "permanently shut" or demolish a mosque where an alleged attempt was made two months ago to forcibly convert a 15-year-old girl, officers said on Monday.

The gathering has heightened tension in Tikri Brahman village and surrounding areas, with leaders pressing for immediate arrests of all accused and security for the girl's family, who have alleged intimidation, officials said.

According to police and village representatives, the case dates back to September 25, when the girl was allegedly taken inside the mosque by a minor boy she knew. Her family told police that the boy and the mosque cleric attempted to coerce her into co...