Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Palghar Police Book 22 Women Over Alleged Conversion Attempt
Police in Palghar have filed a case against 22 women.
They are accused of trying to persuade people to become Christians.
Police also said the women made remarks about Hinduism and Hindu gods.
An 18-year-old boy said the women came to his home.
He said they offered him religious books, including the New Testament.
The women allegedly said the books could help cure illnesses and prevent diseases.
The boy refused the books and complained to police with help from villagers.
Nobody has been arrested, and police are continuing to investigate.
Mokhada Police booked 22 women over alleged attempts to convert villagers to Christianity in Wakadpada, Palghar.
Police alleged that remarks about Hinduism and Hindu deities hurt religious sentiments.
An 18-year-old boy complained that women approached his house with religious books, including the New Testament.
The women allegedly said reading the books could cure illness and protect against diseases, and urged him to join Christianity.
No arrests have been made; one report says none are planned at this stage, while the investigation continues.
- Who
- Mokhada Police booked 22 women after an 18-year-old boy filed a complaint.
- What
- The women were accused of attempting religious conversion, promoting Christianity, and hurting religious sentiments.
- When
- The reported incident occurred on August 21; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Wakadpada village in Palghar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- According to the complaint and police account, the women offered religious books and alleged cures for illness, made remarks about Hinduism and Hindu deities, and urged the complainant to join Christianity.
- People booked
- 22 women
- Primary complainant
- An 18-year-old boy
- Location
- Wakadpada village, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Allegations
- Attempted conversion to Christianity, propagation of Christianity, and hurting religious sentiments
- Books mentioned
- Religious texts, including the New Testament
- Legal provisions
- Sections 299 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Investigation and arrests
- The investigation is underway; no arrests have been made. One report says none are planned at this stage.
