Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Three Pastors Detained in Bihar Over Conversion Allegations
On January 25th, in a village in Bihar, some people got worried because they saw outsiders talking to their neighbors a lot.
The outsiders were said to be trying to convince people to become Christians by offering money and other things.
When the villagers refused, the outsiders allegedly threatened them.
The villagers called the police, and three pastors were detained.
The police found a Bible and Christian messages on the pastors' phones.
The police are now investigating to find out what really happened.
Three pastors were detained in Saharsa, Bihar, over allegations of attempting to convert locals to Christianity.
Residents reported that the pastors offered ₹50,000 and a minor girl every week for conversion.
A Bible and Christian messages were found during the investigation.
Local organizations Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad were involved in the incident.
Police are verifying the claims and will take action based on their findings.
- Who
- Three pastors and local residents in Paswan Tola, Saharsa district, Bihar
- What
- Alleged attempt to convert locals to Christianity with incentives and threats
- When
- 25th January
- Where
- Ward No. 17 of Paswan Tola, Saharsa district, Bihar
- Why
- Residents raised concerns over suspicious activities and alleged conversion attempts
- Location
- Ward No. 17 of Paswan Tola, Saharsa district, Bihar
- Date
- 25th January
- Pastors Detained
- Dharmendra Rai, Prabhu Prakar Hembram, Lalitesh Kumar
- Evidence Found
- Bible and Christian messages on mobile phones
- Alleged Incentives
- ₹50,000 and a minor girl every week for conversion
- Organizations Involved
- Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad