Religious Conversion Controversy: Arrests and Investigations Unfold
Two individuals, Harjeet and Sunita Masih, were arrested for alleged participation in illegal religious conversions, prompting police to form a Special Investigation Team. The investigation will explore funding sources and conversion activities, as similar cases have emerged. The SIT will scrutinize connections to Christian missionary activities and financial backing.
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In a significant development, two individuals have been apprehended for their alleged role in illegal religious conversion, sparking intensified legal scrutiny. The arrests, part of an ongoing investigation, involve Harjeet and Sunita Masih, accused of enticing individuals into converting under the false promise of healing and other inducements.
The Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Dwivedi, indicated that substantial religious literature was confiscated from the accused. Recent incidents in Sidhauli and Nigohi involving Christian missionary activities have prompted the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to delve deeper into funding and wider networks.
Dwivedi emphasized the gravity of these activities, revealing evidence of financial backing from various trusts. The SIT, comprising officers from specialized units, will aim to trace financial sources and conversion statistics, ensuring a comprehensive investigation under periodic reviews.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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