Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Four families boycotted in Jharkhand for converting to Christianity
In a village in Jharkhand, India, four families were boycotted by their neighbors because they decided to follow Christianity.
The villagers stopped them from using the village pond, well, handpump, and shops, and also barred them from collecting firewood and leaves from the forest.
The families said they were treated unfairly, so the police and local officials stepped in to help.
After a meeting, the issue was resolved, and the families were allowed to use the facilities again.
The villagers who boycotted the families said they did it to protect their own religion and culture.
Four families in Haldi Pokhar village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand faced a social boycott after converting to Christianity.
Villagers restricted their access to common water sources, forest produce, and other public facilities.
Police and revenue officials intervened after the matter came to their notice.
The issue was resolved through a village-level meeting, with warnings of legal action.
Villagers belonging to the Sarna faith claimed the decision was taken to protect their religion, culture, and traditional belief system.
- Who
- Four families in Haldi Pokhar village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- What
- Social boycott due to conversion to Christianity
- When
- The exact date is not specified, but the matter came to the notice of the police administration on Saturday
- Where
- Haldi Pokhar village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- Why
- Villagers claimed the decision was taken to protect their religion, culture, and traditional belief system
- Location
- Haldi Pokhar village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- Number of families affected
- 4
- Reason for boycott
- Conversion to Christianity
- Restrictions imposed
- Access to water sources, forest produce, and public facilities
- Intervention by
- Police and revenue officials