Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Shahjahanpur Busts Christian Conversion Racket
In Shahjahanpur, police and Hindu activists found a group trying to convert Hindus to Christianity by promising money and marriage.
They arrested four people and found out that the group was getting money from outside India.
This is not the first time this has happened in Shahjahanpur.
Earlier in July, similar cases were found, and a lot of money was involved.
The police are still investigating and have found links to organizations in Tamil Nadu.
The court has also said that people involved in such activities should not get special benefits.
Police busted a Christian conversion racket in Shahjahanpur, arresting four people and finding evidence of foreign funding.
The racket promised money and marriage to lure Hindus into converting to Christianity.
Multiple FIRs were registered, linking the racket to organizations in Tamil Nadu receiving foreign funds.
Earlier in July, a similar racket was busted, involving Rs 4 crore in funding and multiple arrests.
The court denied bail to one of the main accused, Padmnaman alias Pastor Joshua, citing the seriousness of the allegations.
- Who
- Police and Hindu Yuva Vahini activists
- What
- Busted a Christian conversion racket
- When
- 21st December 2025 and previous incidents in July 2025
- Where
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent unlawful religious conversions through inducement and coercion
- Date
- 21st December 2025
- Location
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrested Individuals
- Four (Angel, Vivek, Vipin, Monu)
- Accused Escaped
- Ramadevi
- Funding Amount
- Rs 4 crore
- Foreign Funding
- Rs 48,000 daily
- Organizations Involved
- Jesus Redeems Ministries, Mission Upholders Trust
- Legal Action
- Multiple FIRs registered under Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act