Archive · 5 Nov 2025
26 Tribal Children Brought to Gwalior Bishop's Camp Amid Religious Conversion Allegations
In Gwalior, police found 26 children from tribal families at a Bishop's camp.
These children were brought from different states like Odisha and Jharkhand.
Officials suspect they were brought there to learn about a new religion and potentially become religious leaders.
The families were reportedly promised education and a good future for their children.
However, the people running the camp say they are just teaching the children about their religion and society.
They deny any forced conversion.
An investigation is happening to figure out what is really going on with the children.
26 tribal children were found at a Bishop's camp in Gwalior, brought from various states.
Authorities suspect the children were brought for alleged religious conversion and training to become preachers.
The Bishop's administration denies forced conversion, stating the children are receiving social and religious education.
Families were reportedly promised education and a better future for their children.
Police and intelligence departments are investigating the matter.
- Who
- 26 tribal children from various states and the administration of a Bishop's camp
- What
- Children were brought to a Bishop's camp for alleged religious conversion and training, sparking an investigation.
- When
- Information came to light after police and administration teams conducted a search.
- Where
- Bishop's Residence complex in the Baragaon area, Gwalior.
- Why
- Authorities suspect religious conversion after receiving complaints and noting the organization's activities.
Authorities
Bishop's Administration
Purpose of the Children's Presence
Authorities
The children were brought for alleged religious conversion and are being trained to become preachers.
Bishop's Administration
The children are only receiving social and religious education.
Recruitment Method
Authorities
Families were told to send their children with promises of education and a better future, with the organization conducting religious activities outside the city.
Bishop's Administration
The organization denies forced conversion and states children are receiving social and religious education.
- Number of Children
- 26
- Origin of Children
- Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Kerala
- Location of Center
- Bishop’s Residence complex, Baragaon area, Gwalior
- Alleged Purpose
- Religious conversion, training to become preachers
- Organization Type
- Christian organisation
- Individuals Named
- Bishop Joseph Tycattil, Father Harshal A.X.