Unlawful conversion: U’khand villagers conflict with organisers of occasion
2 min readBy PTI
UTTARKASHI: Villagers clashed with organisers of an occasion attended by Christian clerics at Devdhung in Uttarkashi district, accusing them of illegal conversion, officers mentioned.
The incident was reported on Friday, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Purola, Jitendra Kumar mentioned.
“Villagers have complained of collective conversion at a programme in the area. We have information that there was also a minor clash between the villagers and the programme’s organisers. The matter is being investigated,” he mentioned.
On Saturday, right-wing Hindu outfits held an indication on the SDM’s workplace, alleging that Christian missionaries are changing individuals from Nepal coming to Uttarkashi to work by providing them allurements.
They additionally submitted a memorandum addressed to Governor Gurmit Singh, demanding motion.
The governor just lately gave his assent to the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill handed by the state meeting on November 30 making illegal conversion a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with a most of 10 years imprisonment in addition to a effective.
UTTARKASHI: Villagers clashed with organisers of an occasion attended by Christian clerics at Devdhung in Uttarkashi district, accusing them of illegal conversion, officers mentioned.
The incident was reported on Friday, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Purola, Jitendra Kumar mentioned.
“Villagers have complained of collective conversion at a programme in the area. We have information that there was also a minor clash between the villagers and the programme’s organisers. The matter is being investigated,” he mentioned.
On Saturday, right-wing Hindu outfits held an indication on the SDM’s workplace, alleging that Christian missionaries are changing individuals from Nepal coming to Uttarkashi to work by providing them allurements.
They additionally submitted a memorandum addressed to Governor Gurmit Singh, demanding motion.
The governor just lately gave his assent to the Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill handed by the state meeting on November 30 making illegal conversion a cognisable and non-bailable offence punishable with a most of 10 years imprisonment in addition to a effective.
