Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:09pm on 22 Oct 2026,Thursday India
Three Christian families in West Midnapore’s Chandrakona area, West Bengal, alleged that they were assaulted, threatened and pressured to abandon their faith between October 18 and 20. According to The Indian Express, a woman was allegedly subjected to a public purification ritual, while family members were forced to offer prayers at a Durga Puja pandal. The victims also reported threats, physical violence and the theft of ₹20,000. Police registered an FIR covering charges including attempted murder and criminal intimidation. Police personnel have been deployed near the families’ homes, while the investigation continues. No arrests had been reported.
