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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Namita Singh

Fears for British church leader charged over religion conversion in India

India
  • British church leader Pankaj Devnoor is facing legal action in Pune, India , after being accused of attempting to convert Hindus to Christianity during a church event.
  • The case was initially registered under Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, but authorities later realised the legislation was not yet in force.
  • Indian police intend to drop the anti-conversion charges but may still pursue legal action against Mr Devnoor under immigration regulations.
  • Mr Devnoor has been granted interim bail on condition that he remains in India and reports regularly to a local police station .
  • His family in Manchester have launched a fundraiser to support his legal defence and say they fear for his safety after his personal details were published.

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Family issue urgent appeal for British church leader accused of trying to convert Hindus in India

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