The Madhya Pradesh government has directed intelligence agencies to monitor missionary schools across the state following the registration of a case involving alleged attempts to convert people to Christianity in Bhopal. The move comes a day after six individuals were booked by the police in connection with the incident.

According to police officials, the case was registered after a complaint alleged that a gathering had been organized at Christ Memorial School in Bhopal where religious conversion activities were about to take place. Acting on the complaint, Bairagarh police reached the location and initiated legal action against the accused.

Four individuals identified as Father Paul Polus, Kamini Paul, Rajesh Malviya, and Ritika Malviya were arrested from the spot. Two others, including school director Manis Mathew and Rahul Sharma, were later detained for questioning as part of the investigation.

The accused have been booked under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion. They have also been charged under provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act. Police officials stated that further investigation is underway to determine the nature and extent of the alleged activities.

Speaking to reporters, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said that instructions had been issued to the state Intelligence Unit to ensure that no unlawful conversion activities were taking place in missionary educational institutions. He emphasized that authorities would remain vigilant and take appropriate action wherever violations of the law were found.

The incident has generated discussion on religious conversion laws and their implementation in the state. Supporters of the government’s action argue that strict monitoring is necessary to prevent forced or induced conversions, while others stress the importance of protecting religious freedom and ensuring that investigations are conducted fairly and in accordance with legal procedures. Authorities have stated that the inquiry remains ongoing and further action will depend on the findings of the investigation.