Pastor and Two Others Arrested in UP for Alleged Illegal Religious Conversion of Vulnerable Hindus

Oct 22, 2025 01:44 am CST

Authorities in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh have arrested three individuals including a pastor for allegedly conducting illegal religious conversions. The accused reportedly targeted economically disadvantaged Hindus, offering incentives and faith healing to convert them to Christianity. Police investigation continues to determine the extent of these activities under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.