Police in Nagpur arrested Riyaz Kazi of Universal Multipurpose Society over alleged religious conversion and misconduct complaints involving children, with authorities investigating possible wider networks and funding behind the reported activities
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal leaders in Hamirpur submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding stronger legislation to curb alleged religious conversions and 'love jihad'.
The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Maharashtra authorities and Tata Consultancy Services over alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion at its Nashik office, seeking detailed reports on FIRs, POSH compliance and internal mechanisms
The Vishva Hindu Parishad has called for a stringent nationwide anti-conversion law, citing national security concerns. The demand comes amid allegations of forced conversion and harassment at a TCS office in Nashik, currently under investigation by Maharashtra Police
Allegations of forced religious conversion and exploitation at TCS Nashik have sparked a political storm in Maharashtra. Leaders across parties have demanded a thorough probe, while police have arrested several employees and widened the investigation into multiple complaints
The Enforcement Directorate raided 14 locations linked to Chhangur Baba in connection with an alleged religious conversion racket, uncovering cash, properties, luxury items, and evidence of foreign-funded operations across states.
UP ATS arrested Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba and his aide for leading a religious conversion gang targeting vulnerable individuals. They allegedly lured people through marriage and money, violating the state’s conversion law. Two other accused are already in custody.
Based on information about the conversion attempt, a police team reached the spot and found that the people were brought in buses by luring them with money and food.
On October 5, Gautam himself had also tweeted the pictures of the event, saying more than 10,000 people pledged to join Buddhism and work for making India free from casteism and untouchability.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on November 26 had announced that a three-member drafting committee has been formed to frame law on "love jihad" in the state.
Uwaish Ahmad was booked under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020, for "threatening to kidnap" and convert a 20-year-old married woman.
Under the law which deals with different categories of offences, a marriage will be declared "null and void" if the conversion of a woman is solely for that purpose.
