# Police activity in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-activity-in-deoria-uttar-pradesh
> Updated: 2026-09-29T03:47:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, arrested three individuals following allegations of illegal religious conversion in Balivan Khas village. Authorities reported that a tent was established in the Shrirampur police station area to gather poor and uneducated residents, who were allegedly induced to convert to Christianity through promises of money and religious claims.

The suspects, identified as Ramkuwar, Anil Gaur, and Suresh Ram, were charged under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Following a court appearance, the individuals were sent to district jail as police continue to investigate the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Deoria police arrest three for alleged illegal religious conversion

Three people were arrested in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly attempting to convert villagers to Christianity using money and religious claims under a temporary tent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deoria-police-arrest-three-for-alleged-illegal-religious-conversion

### 2026-09-26: Deoria police investigate attempted kidnapping of woman

Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, are searching for suspects who attempted to kidnap a woman and fled after abandoning their vehicle following her outcry and the gathering of locals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deoria-police-investigate-attempted-kidnapping-of-woman

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