Every aspect of Punjabi society is being overwhelmed with this new wave of assertive Christianity. Besides nationwide programs in Hindi, Punjabi television channels have been deluged by Christian programs even though the Christian population of Punjab is less than 1%. Taking aim at Sikh youth, animated films and children’s books on Christianity are freely distributed… Read More »
A religious conversion case under investigation in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district has once again brought attention to the issue of conversions allegedly carried out through inducements and organized campaigns targeting vulnerable sections of society. According to reports, Pastor Bajinder Singh, who is currently serving a prison sentence in Punjab in an unrelated case, was brought to… Read More »
A pastor was arrested in Akbarpur town of Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar district following allegations of unlawful religious conversion under the guise of faith healing. The incident has reignited discussions about the use of religious gatherings to influence vulnerable individuals and the enforcement of anti conversion laws in India. According to police officials, Pastor Pramod… Read More »
A court in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district sentenced a husband and wife to two years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on each after finding them guilty in an attempted religious conversion case. The judgment has drawn attention to the enforcement of anti conversion laws and the ongoing debate over conversions… Read More »
A pastor from North Goa was arrested in January 2024 following allegations related to religious conversion activities, drawing attention to the ongoing debate surrounding unlawful conversions and religious freedom in India. The arrest was made after police registered a case against the pastor, his wife, and several unidentified associates connected to a church operating in… Read More »
In December 2023, Uttar Pradesh Police uncovered an alleged illegal religious conversion network operating in the Sonbhadra district and arrested nine individuals while booking forty two people under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. The operation followed complaints that local gatherings were being used to persuade tribal and economically disadvantaged families… Read More »
In March 2023, police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, arrested a 51 year old man following allegations that he attempted to persuade villagers to convert to Christianity by offering various benefits and incentives. The incident once again drew attention to concerns surrounding religious conversions and the methods allegedly used to influence vulnerable communities. According to police… Read More »
In a significant development, the Madhya Pradesh Police launched an operation to apprehend six individuals accused in a religious conversion and child abuse case in Damoh district. The action followed allegations that members associated with a Christian missionary organization were involved in converting vulnerable communities to Christianity through inducements and other unlawful means. Of the… Read More »
The Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has initiated an investigation into the alleged foreign funding network linked to individuals accused in a religious conversion case in Fatehpur district. The inquiry follows the arrest of Christian pastor Vijay Masih and several others who were accused of participating in activities aimed at converting Hindus to Christianity… Read More »
Religious conversion and missionary activities have remained subjects of debate and controversy in several parts of India. One widely reported incident occurred in August 2022 in Dahanu, located in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, where four Christian missionaries were arrested following allegations of attempting to convert a tribal woman through inducements and intimidation. According to reports, the… Read More »