Religious Conversion Ring Busted in UP: Accusations and Arrests Unfold

A case concerning alleged unlawful religious conversion was filed against four women and a couple in Uttar Pradesh. The police conducted a raid after residents reported missionary activities. Various materials for conversion were found, leading to arrests and continued investigations under relevant state laws.

In a significant development within Uttar Pradesh, police have registered a case against four women and a couple for alleged unlawful religious conversion activities, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

The incident surfaced when residents from a village in the Jagdishpur police station area alerted authorities to a prayer meeting conducted on the second floor of a house. The gathering reportedly involved Christian missionary activities and offered enticements for conversion.

Musafirkhana Deputy Superintendent of Police Atul Kumar Singh stated that a police raid resulted in several detentions of individuals for questioning. Key evidence, including books related to religious conversions, was seized. The accused have been charged under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, with further investigations actively ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)