Arrest of Catholic Nuns in Chhattisgarh for Human Trafficking

Catholic Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Human Trafficking and Conversion

• Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis arrested in Chhattisgarh for human trafficking and forced conversion.

• Arrests prompted by a Bajrang Dal complaint.

• Arrested escorting tribal girls to jobs.

• Arrests sparked political condemnation and criticism from the Catholic Church.

• Anti-conversion laws misused to criminalize interfaith marriages.

• Tribal-dominated regions in Jharkhand causing tension between Adivasis and Christian tribals.

• Debate on delisting tribals converting to Christianity from Scheduled Tribes.

• Responsibility lies with political, religious, and social organizations.