Hindu villagers groomed to convert by young man in his house in Charkhi Dadri, Haryana
Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, India 
18 November, 2025
Case Summary
A case of attempted religious conversion was reported in Bilawal village of Charkhi Dadri, Haryana, where villagers found that a young man was trying to convert locals and had organised a gathering of people from another religion at his house. In response, the village held a panchayat chaired by sarpanch Anil Kumar, with many residents and members of local organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, in attendance. The meeting lasted nearly two hours, during which villagers discussed the matter and decided to approach the Deputy Commissioner for further action. Local representatives, including Gaurav Kaushik and Councillor Naveen Prajapat, informed the gathering about what had come to light and explained the relevant legal provisions. They assured the villagers of full support. A youth delegation later met DSP Dheeraj Kumar at the mini secretariat to raise concerns about the incident. The DSP stated that if any victim filed a complaint, the police would take appropriate action.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
This case has been added to the tracker because it reflects a situation in which villagers discovered an organised attempt to influence or alter the religious beliefs of local Hindus through a private gathering held inside a house. The concerns raised by residents, the decision to convene a panchayat, and the subsequent escalation to senior district authorities suggest that the villagers perceived the activity as involving subtle religious persuasion directed at vulnerable individuals. Although no physical coercion or overt threat was reported, the nature of the incident aligns with patterns in which proselytising efforts are carried out quietly within social and domestic settings, relying on trust, proximity, or influence rather than direct force. The context and sequence of events here bear striking resemblance to numerous past incidents where “conferences”, “healing sessions”, or “prayer meetings” were later exposed as covert proselytising exercises. These events often begin as innocuous community or social gatherings but gradually evolve into platforms for indoctrination, where faith-based manipulation and emotional grooming are employed to influence vulnerable individuals, particularly from lower-income or socially marginalised Hindu families. However, since there is no explicit mention of manipulation or coercion, it is entirely possible in this case that the group was just learning about Christianity on their own free will. Since the investigation is ongoing, this case is being added to the undecided database. If more information emerges, it will be added to the hate crime database. Disclaimer: The media reports on this case do not specify the exact date on which the meetings began. For the purpose of documentation, the date has been recorded based on when the incident was first reported in the media.
Case Status
Unknown
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Unknown
Perpetrators Range
One Person
Perpetrators Gender
male
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