Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Christian Conversion Gang Busted in Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh, a group of people was caught trying to convince tribal villagers to change their religion to Christianity.
They were offering money and jobs to the villagers.
The villagers complained to the police, who arrested six people involved.
The police found religious books and other items related to the conversion at the scene.
The arrested individuals are being investigated under a law that prevents forced religious conversions.
A Christian conversion gang was busted in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh for targeting tribal populations.
The gang offered ₹1 lakh and job promises to lure villagers into converting to Christianity.
Villagers complained to the police, leading to the arrest of six individuals involved in the conversion activities.
Police seized religious materials, including copies of the Bible and other literature, during the raid.
The arrested individuals are being investigated under Section 3/5 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021.
- Who
- Six individuals, including Mukesh Kapasia Barela, Lakhan Bhikam Singh Barela, Sitaram Kapasia Barela, Rem Singh Barkha Barela, Kushma Barela, and Bina Barela
- What
- A Christian conversion gang targeting tribal populations
- When
- 9th December
- Where
- Bilkisganj Police Station area, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To lure and convert tribal villagers to Christianity through monetary incentives and job promises
- Location
- Bilkisganj Police Station area, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- 9th December
- Number of Arrested
- 6
- Act Under Which Arrested
- Section 3/5 of the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 2021
- Incentives Offered for Conversion
- ₹1 lakh and a job
- Materials Seized
- Copies of the Bible, religious literature, and materials related to religious conversion