Additional Name(s): An Singh Ninama, Ann Singh

Gender: Unspecified

Perpetrator: India

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/27/2021

Date of Sentencing: July/19/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Conversion

Ansingh Ninama

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Ansingh Ninama was detained in relation to their religious belief and activity.

On December 26/27, 2021, authorities arrested Ninama, who is a pastor, and two others after they were accused of trying to forcibly convert someone to Christianity. A first information report (FIR) was lodged against Ninama reportedly under Sections 3, 5, and 10(2) of Madhya Pradesh's 2021 Freedom of Religion Act.

On July 19, 2023, a court in Madhya Pradesh reportedly sentenced Ninama to two years in prison. The court also granted Ninama bail pending appeal. Ninama was likely released shortly after the ruling. 

Related Cases: Jam Singh, Mangu Mehtab Bhuriya

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Additional Name(s): Jam Singh Dindore, Jansingh

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: India

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/27/2021

Date of Sentencing: July/19/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role

Nature of Charges: Conversion

Jam Singh

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Jam Singh was detained in relation to his religious belief and activity.

On December 26/27, 2021, authorities arrested Singh, who is a pastor, and two others after they were accused of trying to forcibly convert someone to Christianity. A first information report (FIR) was lodged against Singh reportedly under Sections 3, 5, and 10(2) of Madhya Pradesh's 2021 Freedom of Religion Act.

On July 19, 2023, a court in Madhya Pradesh reportedly sentenced Singh to two years in prison. The court also granted Singh bail pending appeal. Singh was likely released shortly after the ruling. 

Related Cases: Mangu Mehtab Bhuriya, Ansingh Ninama

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Gender: Male

Perpetrator: India

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Unspecified/Other

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: November/6/2021

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Abdullah Gautam

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Abdullah Gautam is detained for his religious activity.

In November 2021, authorities arrested Gautam after accusing him of being involved in the alleged forced conversion efforts of his father, Umar Gautam, who founded the Islamic Da’wah Centre. Authorities also accused him of distributing funds to new converts. 

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