Tag Archives: Missionaries

Pastor Couple Arrested in Ghaziabad Over Alleged Religious Conversion Activities

In March 2023, police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a pastor and his wife following allegations that they were attempting to convert individuals to Christianity through inducements and promises of financial assistance. The case attracted significant public attention and reignited debates surrounding religious conversions and anti conversion laws in India. The accused, Santosh John and… Read More »

Pastor and Two Women Arrested in Jaunpur Over Alleged Conversion Drive

In February 2023, police in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district arrested a pastor and two women following allegations of unlawful religious conversion activities in Barbaspur village. The incident once again brought attention to the growing debate over religious conversions and the use of inducements to influence vulnerable communities. According to police officials, the action was taken… Read More »

Seven Arrested in Indore Over Alleged Conversion Attempt Through Promises of Healing and Benefits

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In January 2023, police in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, arrested seven individuals, including a pastor and members of his family, following allegations that they attempted to convert a tribal Hindu family to Christianity through inducements and claims of faith healing. The incident reignited debate over religious conversions and the use of material or emotional influence in… Read More »

Religious Reversions in India: Major Ghar Wapsi Events Reported in 2022

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Religious conversion and reconversion continued to remain subjects of public debate in India throughout 2022. Several incidents were reported in which individuals and families who had previously adopted other faiths later returned to Hinduism through ceremonies commonly referred to as “Ghar Wapsi.” Supporters of these initiatives describe them as a return to ancestral traditions, while… Read More »

Pastor Among Two Arrested in Uttar Pradesh Conversion Cases

Two individuals were arrested in separate incidents in Uttar Pradesh on allegations of attempting to induce religious conversions to Christianity, according to police officials. The arrests took place in the districts of Rampur and Ballia during Christmas celebrations, drawing attention to the enforcement of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.… Read More »

Sitapur Conversion Investigation: Authorities Examine Foreign Funding Irregularities in NGO Run by Pastor David Asthana

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The Uttar Pradesh Police expanded its investigation into the alleged mass religious conversion case in Sitapur district following the arrest of pastor David Asthana and several other individuals. Authorities are examining the financial activities of an NGO associated with Asthana, with particular attention to alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). David Asthana… Read More »

Police Intensify Probe in Damoh Conversion Case, Move to Kerala to Apprehend Accused Missionaries

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 »

Illegal Religious Conversion Case in Fatehpur: UP ATS Examines Foreign Financial Connections

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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, Missionary Activities, and Social Tensions in India

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 »

Three Arrested in Jhabua Over Alleged Religious Conversion Activities

In December 2021, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested three individuals, including a Catholic priest and a pastor, in Jhabua district following allegations of unlawful religious conversion. The action was taken under the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021. The incident attracted attention as Jhabua, a predominantly tribal district, had witnessed several… Read More »