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Javed Mohammed is detained for his religious expression and religious freedom advocacy.

In June 2022, police in Uttar Pradesh arrested Mohammed, a well-known Muslim activist, after accusing…

Abdul Rashid Dawoodi is detained for his religious activity and leadership role.

In September 2022, police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested Dawoodi, a Sufi cleric and founder of the Tehreek-e-…

Irfan Mehraj is detained for religious freedom advocacy.

In March 2023, National Investigation Agency authorities arrested Mehraj, a human rights activist and journalist known for his…

Ali Khan Mahmudabad is detained for his religious freedom advocacy. 

In May 2025, officers arrested Mahmudabad, a Muslim political science professor known for his work on religion, and…

Chandy Varghese is detained for his religious activity.

In November 2025, Indian authorities arrested Varghese for his evangelism during a three-day spiritual gathering at Beersheba Church…

Arun John is detained for his religious activity. 

In November 2025, Indian authorities arrested John for his evangelism during a three-day spiritual gathering at Beersheba Church in…

Obiageri Ottih is detained for her religious activity. 

In January 2026, Nigerian "Tiger Base" unit police officers arrested Ottih after some of her family members accused her and her…