Archive · 20 May 2025
Five Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Alleged Unlawful Conversions
In Uttar Pradesh, India, five people were arrested for allegedly trying to change the religion of some people.
They were using things like free medical help to convince them.
A prayer meeting was organized, but the police found out that it was a trick to convert people.
The police were told about this by groups like Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
The police arrested the five people under a law against illegal religious conversions.
The authorities said the accused people were misleading and pressuring poor families to change their religion.
Five individuals were arrested in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attempting to convert Dalits to Christianity.
The arrests were made under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
A prayer meeting was held at a residence in Bankipur village, which police believe was a cover for conversion efforts.
Police intervened after receiving information from Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad functionaries.
The accused allegedly lured individuals with free medical and other benefits to facilitate conversions.
- Who
- Police, five arrested individuals (including two women), Dalits, Bajrang Dal, and Vishwa Hindu Parishad functionaries.
- What
- Five individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to illegally convert Dalits to Christianity.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The arrests were made based on the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
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- Location
- Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Arrested
- Five individuals
- Charges
- Attempted unlawful conversion
- Law
- Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act
- Accusation
- Luring with benefits
- Involved groups
- Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad