Nuns jailed in Chhattisgarh on conversion charge, political storm erupts

Two Catholic nuns were arrested in Chhattisgarh over allegations of human trafficking and religious conversion. The arrests followed a complaint by Bajrang Dal workers at Durg Railway station. The church has denied the charges, with one representative stating, “I condemn the whole case, because it is a fabricated, planned affair by the police as well as the Bajrang Dal people.” The incident has ignited a major political controversy. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to the Prime Minister seeking intervention, while Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has termed it persecution. Conversely, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has supported the police action. The report examines the rising communal tensions and questions if the action is justice or a witch hunt.