In a continuing crackdown on alleged illegal religious conversions, authorities in Uttar Pradesh, India, have arrested 10 Christians, including two pastors, during prayer meetings in private homes.
The arrests were made following complaints from local villagers who accused the individuals of engaging in conversion activities.
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, has been at the forefront of enforcing anti-conversion laws, which critics argue are often misused to target religious minorities.
The recent arrests have raised concerns among human rights organizations, who argue that the anti-conversion laws are being weaponized to suppress religious freedoms.
The Uttar Pradesh government has recently increased penalties for forced conversions, further intensifying the debate over religious freedom in the state.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how these arrests will impact the broader discourse on religious freedom and minority rights in India.
