Archive · 29 Jun 2025
NHRC Orders Probe into Alleged SC Benefit Fraud in Ghaziabad
The National Human Rights Commission is investigating claims that a man named Premchand Jatav, who is associated with a pastor, is still getting benefits meant for people from Scheduled Castes even though he converted to Christianity.
This happened after police arrested the pastor and Jatav due to a complaint.
The NHRC wants the local government in Ghaziabad to look into the situation and report back within two weeks.
The government official in charge said they will investigate.
The NHRC is concerned about possible human rights violations and wants to make sure everything is fair.
NHRC directed Ghaziabad DM to probe allegations against an associate of a pastor.
The associate, Premchand Jatav, is accused of availing SC benefits after converting to Christianity.
The accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon and Premchand Jatav, were arrested on June 15.
The NHRC cited potential human rights violations and asked for an action taken report in 15 days.
Ghaziabad DM Deepak Meena confirmed an inquiry will be conducted.
- Who
- The NHRC is investigating allegations against Premchand Jatav and the Ghaziabad district magistrate is conducting the inquiry.
- What
- NHRC is investigating allegations of fraudulent use of SC benefits after religious conversion.
- When
- The NHRC issued notice Thursday, with a 15-day deadline for a report.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, India.
- Why
- To investigate claims of human rights violations and potential misuse of government benefits.
Allegations Against the Accused
Status of Investigation
Conversion and Benefits
Allegations Against the Accused
Accusations of unlawful religious conversion by Pastor Kunjumon and Premchand Jatav, as alleged by the complainant.
Status of Investigation
The accused have not yet been heard, the investigation is pending. There are no stated counter claims in the article.
- Accused
- Pastor Vinod Kunjumon and Premchand Jatav
- Allegation
- Availing SC benefits after conversion
- Complaint by
- Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta
- Action Requested
- Inquiry and action taken report
- Inquiry Lead
- Ghaziabad District Magistrate
- Report Deadline
- 15 days