Investigators recovered photos showing large prayer gatherings, some featuring foreign nationals, seized documents and bank records, and linked the society’s Andhra Pradesh registration to suspected inter state coordination beyond Kannauj and neighbouring border districts under scrutiny.
Police say statements of women present inside the church are being recorded, while efforts continue to trace accused named in the FIR, as authorities examine whether coercion or inducement was involved in the conversion attempt.
Gujarat sessions court cited prima facie evidence, involvement of minors, alleged inducement of tribal communities, fund flows, absconding accused and witness intimidation risks while refusing bail after completion of investigation and filing of charge sheet.
Hindu residents of Dharampur and Kaprada say unregulated Christmas events are being used as a tool for illegal religious conversions in tribal villages, prompting them to seek strict verification before granting permissions.
The police lodged the FIR against Chandy Varghese and Arun John for carrying out conversions through allurement during a 3-day 'Spiritual Satsang' held at Beersheba Church in Kota.
Five people were arrested in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, after Hindu women exposed a conversion attempt involving monetary and housing inducements. Police recovered Christian symbols and are investigating the accused under the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act.