Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Kerala Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh, Victims Allege Abuse
Two nuns from Kerala were arrested in Chhattisgarh, accused of taking people across state lines for forced religious conversion.
This all started after complaints from some right-wing activists.
However, the women the nuns were accused of trafficking said that they were actually mistreated and harassed by the right-wing group.
One of the women has said that she was forced to say something bad about the nuns.
All of the people arrested were later let go after paying bail.
The case has now become complex because of the different sides to it.
Two Kerala nuns were arrested in Chhattisgarh on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
The arrest followed accusations from right-wing activists.
The women allegedly trafficked later reported harassment and abuse by right-wing workers.
One woman recanted her initial statement, claiming coercion.
The nuns and a third person were released on bail on August 2.
- Who
- Two nuns from Kerala, Preeti Marry and Vandana Francis, along with Sukhman Mandavi were arrested.
- What
- Arrest of two nuns for alleged human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
- When
- The arrests occurred on July 25th.
- Where
- Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- Accusations of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
Accusation Against Nuns
Victims' Testimony
Nature of Accusations
Accusation Against Nuns
Nuns are accused of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
Victims' Testimony
Victims report harassment by right-wing activists and recant initial statements.
- Accused
- Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis (nuns), Sukhman Mandavi
- Allegations
- Human trafficking, forced religious conversion
- Location
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Release
- Released on bail on August 2
- Involved Groups
- Right-wing activists, GRP