Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SP)

Bantwal, Sep 6: On Tuesday September 5, activists of local pro-Hindu organizations caught hold of two women, who were allegedly involved with efforts at religious conversion at Uggabettu in Kavalapadoor village. The women were handed over to the rural police station at Bantwal.

Mercy from Bejai Mangaluru and Roselina who hails from near Vittal in the taluk, who are said to be volunteers belonging to an organization known as 'New Life', have been accused of visiting homes of Hindus in Uggabettu area and distributing pamphlets created by their organization.

The activists complained that these women went to about five to six houses belonging to Hindu families when male members of these families were away, distributed pamphlets brought out by their organization, and tried to convince the people present there to get converted into their religion. Some activists involved with Hindu organizations who came to know about the incident, rushed to the spot, and questioned the accused women. As the women failed to provide convincing replies, the young activists developed suspicion about their motive and handed them over to police station with the help of local women.

The activists also visited the rural police station here and registered a complaint there about the incident. It is gathered that the police subjected both the women to intensive questioning and released them after duly warning against indulging in such activities. The police did not find any literature or books relating to religious conversion with the women.