Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Two Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh over Conversion and Trafficking Allegations
Police in Chhattisgarh arrested two nuns and another person on suspicion of human trafficking and forcing religious conversion.
The arrests came after a complaint.
The girls involved said they were being taken to Agra with the promise of jobs.
The police have opened a case under relevant laws after questioning the accused and the girls.
This incident raises serious concerns about exploitation and coercion.
Three individuals, including two nuns, were arrested at Durg railway station.
The arrests were made on allegations of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
The action followed a complaint from a local Bajrang Dal functionary.
The girls stated the nuns were taking them to Agra under the guise of job opportunities.
A case was registered under relevant state laws after questioning.
- Who
- Sukaman Mandavi and nuns Preeti Marry and Vandana Francis.
- What
- Human trafficking and forced religious conversion.
- When
- July 27 (arrests).
- Where
- Durg railway station, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Following a complaint accusing the trio of forced conversion and trafficking.
- Location
- Durg railway station, Chhattisgarh
- Charges
- Human trafficking, forced religious conversion
- Arrests
- Sukaman Mandavi, Preeti Marry, Vandana Francis
- Complaint by
- Local Bajrang Dal functionary
- Victims
- Three girls
Sources
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