Ghaziabad Police Arrest 4 for Forcing Religious Conversion

On September 22, a woman named Sangeeta from Modinagar, Ghaziabad, reported to the police that her brother-in-law's son, Ashu, along with his associates and her in-laws, had been torturing her and her husband to force them to convert their religion. Following her complaint, the Ghaziabad Police arrested four individuals on September 27, including Ashu (19), Paster Rasi Balram Singh (52), Polus Masih (43), and Chattu Kumar (34). The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Surendra Nath Tiwari, stated that the accused had threatened Sangeeta's husband with violence when he protested against their actions. During interrogation, Ashu disclosed that the group was affiliated with a Delhi-based organization that paid them Rs 3,500 per month for their activities. He admitted that they had coerced approximately 100 to 120 individuals into converting their religion. The police are currently investigating the extent of the gang's operations, suspecting they may have connections in other states as well. The police have retrieved mobile data from the accused to uncover the full extent of their network and activities. This case highlights the serious issue of forced conversions and the potential involvement of organized groups in such practices. The authorities are committed to thoroughly investigating the matter to ensure justice is served and to prevent further incidents of this nature. The situation raises concerns about religious freedom and the methods employed by certain organizations to manipulate individuals into changing their beliefs, emphasizing the need for vigilance and legal action against such coercive practices.