Overview
- An FIR was registered at Borkheda police station against pastors Arun John of Kota and Chandi Varghese of New Delhi.
- Complaints by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal allege the pair encouraged conversions, made offensive remarks about Hindus, and called the state government the “devil’s kingdom.”
- Investigators say they have seized videos and screenshots from livestreams and will examine the material while recording statements from attendees.
- The case invokes the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act along with Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita on outraging religious feelings.
- John said police have asked the pastors to respond to notices within three days and he denied any illegal activity at the gathering.