Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Ghaziabad Police Investigate Religious Conversion Allegations
A pastor and another man were arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly trying to convert people to Christianity.
A member of a group called Bajrang Dal filed a complaint.
The police are investigating the claims.
So far, they haven't found anyone who can confirm that the conversion attempts happened.
The pastor said he was just leading prayers.
The police are looking into what kind of incentives might have been used.
The accused are facing charges, including breaking the peace and threats.
The case is ongoing as authorities gather evidence and speak to witnesses.
Pastor and another man arrested in Ghaziabad for alleged religious conversion attempts.
Police state they have not found anyone to confirm allegations of conversion.
The arrests followed a complaint from a Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta.
The accused were conducting prayers at a residence, according to the police.
Charges include sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.
- Who
- Pastor Vinod Kunjumon, Premchand Jatav, Prabal Gupta (complainant), and members of the Bajrang Dal.
- What
- Pastor and another man were arrested for alleged attempts to convert people to Christianity.
- When
- The arrests were made on Sunday, and the police investigation continues.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The arrests were made following a complaint alleging unlawful conversion attempts.
Complainant's Side
Police Findings
Evidence of Conversion
Complainant's Side
Conversion program was being conducted and protesters were assaulted.
Police Findings
Police yet to find evidence
- Accused
- Pastor Vinod Kunjumon, Premchand Jatav
- Age of Pastor
- 50
- Age of Co-accused
- 66
- Complainant
- Prabal Gupta
- Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Allegation
- Attempted religious conversion
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act