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Punjab Pastor and 12 Others Booked for Kidnapping, Rape, and Forced Conversion

Police have registered an FIR against Pastor Manjit Singh and his associates after a 22-year-old woman escaped months-long captivity and alleged sexual violence and coercion.

As per the complaint of the woman, she was thrashed and forced to convert by the accused. The victim is a resident of the village located on the outskirts of Dera Baba Nanak town.
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Overview

  • A 22-year-old woman has accused Pastor Manjit Singh and 12 others of kidnapping her on January 19 and holding her captive for three months, during which she was raped and beaten.
  • The victim alleges she was forcibly converted to Christianity by Pastor Singh, who also made her sign a document claiming a live-in relationship with one of the accused, Sawar Masih.
  • The victim managed to escape on April 13 when her captors left the house unlocked, prompting her to file a police complaint.
  • An FIR has been registered under Sections 70, 127(4), and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and police have formed teams to apprehend the accused.
  • This case follows recent convictions and surrenders of other self-styled pastors in Punjab, highlighting systemic challenges in addressing abuse by influential religious figures.