Religious Tensions Rise as Christian Man Remains Unburied for 3 Days in Chhattisgarh's Tribal Region

Nov 08, 2025 01:25 am CST

In Chhattisgarh's Kanker district, a significant religious conflict has emerged as villagers refuse burial rights to a 50-year-old Christian convert, highlighting growing tensions between traditional tribal customs and religious freedom. The case reflects a pattern of similar disputes in the region, where communities citing tribal laws and the Fifth Schedule provisions are increasingly restricting burial rights for those who convert from traditional faiths, raising complex questions about religious liberty and cultural preservation in India's tribal heartland.