Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Madhya Pradesh Demolishes Home Amid Conversion Claims
In India, a man named Jabbar Khan had his house partly torn down.
Some people thought he was trying to change others' religions, and the police got involved.
They raided his house where people were praying.
The police questioned those present but stated no conversions occurred.
Khan was accused of building part of his house without permission.
The local government then demolished part of the house.
Khan and his wife were charged under a religious freedom law.
Authorities demolished part of Jabbar Khan's house in Madhya Pradesh.
Khan was accused of forced religious conversions and conducting prayer meetings.
Hindutva groups raided the house after reports of conversion.
A police officer initially denied claims of religious conversion.
Khan was arrested and charged under a religious freedom act.
- Who
- Jabbar Khan and attendees of a prayer meeting.
- What
- Authorities demolished parts of Jabbar Khan's house, after accusations of religious conversion and illegal construction.
- When
- August 18th, Hindutva groups searched the home. Demolition occurred on Monday.
- Where
- Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Demolition due to allegations of religious conversion activities and unapproved construction.
Those Accused
Those Accusing
Forcible Conversions
Those Accused
Khan denies the allegations of forced conversion, stating they were praying.
Those Accusing
Hindutva groups and authorities allege Khan was involved in forced religious conversions.
Legality of Demolition
Those Accused
Khan may view the demolition as illegal.
Those Accusing
Authorities likely justify the demolition based on illegal construction.
- Location
- Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
- Individuals Involved
- Jabbar Khan, Tahira Khan
- Accusations
- Forcible religious conversion, illegal construction
- Groups Involved
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, Police
- Action Taken
- Demolition of house portions
- Law Used
- Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act 2021