Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Christian Conversion Racket Busted in Rajasthan; 454 Hindus Converted
In Anupgarh, India, a man named Sandeep said he was tricked into converting to Christianity.
He said three people offered him marriage to get him to change his religion.
Police arrested Paulus Barjo, who admitted to converting hundreds of Hindus over a decade.
The conversions allegedly happened with money, a religious group, and promises.
The organization involved was planning to build churches, and the police are now investigating.
Sandeep filed a complaint about being forced to convert to Christianity.
Paulus Barjo, an FMPB member, was arrested and confessed to converting 454 Hindus.
Conversions allegedly involved luring with promises and financial incentives.
The FMPB provided Barjo a salary and allowances for conversions.
The organization was planning to build churches in the area.
- Who
- Paulus Barjo, Aryan, Vinod and Sandeep
- What
- Accused of forced religious conversion
- When
- Tuesday, September 16 (complaint filed)
- Where
- Anupgarh, Rajasthan
- Why
- Forced conversion to Christianity with promises of benefits.
Allegations of Forced Conversion
Religious Freedom
Conversion Tactics
Allegations of Forced Conversion
Accusations of using deceptive practices to convert individuals.
Religious Freedom
The right to religious freedom allows for seeking new followers.
Building Churches
Allegations of Forced Conversion
Concerns regarding plans to build new churches within the locality.
Religious Freedom
Individuals should be able to practice religion in community buildings.
- Accused
- Paulus Barjo, Aryan, and Vinod
- Location
- Anupgarh, Rajasthan
- Complaint
- Forced religious conversion by Sandeep
- Conversions Alleged
- 454 Hindus over 11 years
- Involved Organization
- Friends Missionary Prayer Band (FMPB)
- Evidence
- Documents and register seized