The alleged accused of a controversial case of religious conversion, Jose Matthews, secretary, Christian Council, Ratlam, was arrested by police on Monday evening, SP Ratlam, Dr Ashish said.
A case against Matthews was registered on December 12 on the complaints of Hindu organisations, which alleged that he was conducting a function at Lions Hall, Ratlam to convert tribals to Christianity. Police also reached the place and received complaints of pressure being built on some persons to convert to Christianity.
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Earlier on Monday, police raided the residence of Matthews and some of his relatives but without any success. Matthews was later released on bail.
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