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Christian community marches to Raj Bhavan
Ranchi: Christian community members took out a silent march from the GEL Church on the Main Road to the Raj Bhavan on Sunday to protest the alleged atrocities against Christians and other minority groups across the country.
The protesters were opposing the arrest of two nuns and a tribal man from Chhattisgarh's Durg railway station on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversions in July.
The nuns were granted bail by a NIA court in Chhattisgarh.
"Atrocities against our community have been a growing concern in recent times. The nuns were taking the three women to Agra to provide them with employment, but were arrested, and allegations of human trafficking and forced conversion were slapped on them.
But the fact is, the three women themselves had admitted that they belonged to the Christian community since childhood. This shows the growing hatred of some sections of society towards Christians, and we appeal for a peaceful coexistence among all," said Sunil Khalko, convener of the Ranchi All Churches Committee.
Jharkhand agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey also joined the march, extending support to the Christian community members and condemning the arrest incident.
The minister accused right-wing forces of harassing the Christians and violating constitutional rights.
Terming the arrest of the nuns a pre-planned conspiracy, Tirkey said, "Christians have always dedicated themselves to the service of the country and the world. Targeting them is an unjustifiable act. Their commitment to social welfare reflects their spirit of service. The mental harassment the nuns were subjected to is completely unacceptable. The Chhattisgarh police remained a mute spectator in the entire matter.
During the investigation, both the nuns were found innocent and were eventually released."
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