Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Five Arrested in Madhya Pradesh After Failed Conversion Attempt
In Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, a group of Christian missionaries tried to convert Hindu women by offering them money and housing.
The women refused and reported the incident to the police.
Police arrested five people and filed a case against them.
The accused allegedly asked women to abandon Hindu symbols and pray to Jesus Christ.
Police recovered Christian symbols and are investigating if this was part of a larger plan.
Local Hindu groups protested, calling for strict action.
Hindu women reported an attempted conversion in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh.
Christian missionaries offered money and housing to convert Hindu women.
The accused allegedly asked women to remove Hindu symbols.
Police arrested five individuals following the complaint.
Police are investigating if this was a larger organized effort.
- Who
- Police
- What
- Arrested five people for attempted forced conversions
- When
- October 26th
- Where
- Maihar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Attempted conversion of Hindu women to Christianity
- Location
- Maihar town, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident
- Attempted forced conversion to Christianity
- Arrests
- Five individuals
- Charges
- Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, etc.
- Complainant
- Jyoti Ahirwar
Sources
Uttarakhand religious conversion case: Khatima man booked for converting Dalit Hindus to Christianity under inducements
After attack on Christian missionaries in J&K’s Kathua, FIR against unknown group for ‘promoting conversions’
