Religious conversion row in Hubballi, police complaint lodged

Tension prevailed in Hubballi on the night of Wednesday, 16 November, after members of the Shikkaligar community and some pro-Hindu outfits alleged conversions by Christian missionaries.

A complaint was lodged with the Old Hubballi police.

The complaint alleged that people were being forced into conversion and attending prayer meetings.

Sampath, a complainant alleged the missionaries had converted his wife and threatened that their children will not be provided education if he too does not convert to Christianity.