Religion Archive

In a recent incident from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, an Islamic cleric, known as a 'Maulvi', was arrested for allegedly forcing a Hindu woman to convert to Islam. The arrest, which took place on Friday, 24th November, brings to light a case of religious coercion under the guise of spiritual healing.

In a shocking development from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a 20-year-old Muslim engineering student, Lareb Hashmi, has been implicated in a violent attack on a city e-bus conductor. This unsettling incident, which took place on Friday, has drawn considerable attention due to the severe nature of the assault and the subsequent actions of the assailant.

Pakistan's record on safeguarding minority rights remains a matter of international concern. In a recent alarming development, the country's authorities have demolished the Hinglaj Mata Mandir, a Hindu temple in Sindh province, along with the Sharda Peeth Mandir near the Line of Control. This act is seen as a continuation of Pakistan's long-standing issue with protecting the interests of its minority populations, particularly Hindus.

Dublin, the capital of Ireland, witnessed a surge of violent protests on Thursday evening, November 23, following a harrowing knife attack that left five people, including three children, wounded. The assailant, an individual of Algerian descent now an Irish national, triggered a wave of anger and turmoil that culminated in the burning of an immigration office by incensed citizens.

In a disturbing development from Maharashtra, the state police have arrested 19-year-old Rihan Gulamnavi Rangrez for the alleged abduction of a minor girl from Pimpalgaon, located in Nashik district. This case, which has sent shockwaves throughout the region, involves accusations of blackmail, threats, and coerced sexual relations, painting a grim picture of the ordeal faced by the young victim.

In a chilling incident that has shaken the capital, Delhi Police have apprehended a 16-year-old boy on Wednesday morning, booking him for a horrific act of murder. The gruesome details, as narrated by the police, paint a harrowing picture of brutality in the city's Welcome neighborhood in northeast Delhi.

In Bihar, a deeply concerning situation has been reported involving the alleged targeting of Hindu girls by Christian missionaries, described as "Christian love jihad." This term, inherently controversial and loaded, is used to portray scenarios where young Hindu women are purportedly lured into relationships by Christian individuals, leading to forced marriages and subsequent conversions to Christianity. This phenomenon has reportedly become prevalent in the state, with multiple cases cited.

In a heart-wrenching incident from Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu youth named Rohit Kumar tragically took his own life. This devastating turn of events is reportedly linked to intense pressure exerted on him by certain individuals, pushing him towards religious conversion.

The death of Anju Dorjee in Assam has raised serious questions and concerns, leading to the arrest of her live-in partner, Mani Khan, in what is being investigated as a potential "Love Jihad" case. Anju's body was found in her apartment in the Six Mile area of Guwahati on November 12, uncovering her live-in relationship with Mani Khan, a married Muslim man and father of two from Barpeta district in lower Assam.

The recent video posted by Harmandeep Singh, known as Toofan Singh, a self-identified Khalistani Nihang Sikh, has sparked significant attention on social media. Posted on November 1 on his Instagram account, the video features Singh issuing a direct threat to Bageshwar Dham Sarkar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, a claim that has stirred up considerable controversy and discussion.