A Christian family in Amta, Howrah, has alleged that a group of men entered their home during a private prayer meeting, threatened them and pressured them to renounce their faith. The family has filed a police complaint following the incident.
Family alleges repeated harassment
According to media reports, Putul Manna and her husband Kanchan, residents of Ghoraberia Dakshin Bhatora village, were conducting a prayer meeting at their home when the group allegedly entered the premises.
The family claimed they were told to give up Christianity and warned that they could be forcibly evicted from their ancestral property if they did not comply. Putul Manna also alleged that the group returned the following night and abused the couple in the presence of their two sons.
The allegations have not been independently established, and the police investigation is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Christian organisation seeks protection
The Bangiya Christiya Pariseba (BCP) has expressed concern over the reported incident and sought protection for the Christian community in the state. The organisation has written to the Chief Minister, raising concerns over alleged attacks and harassment linked to prayer gatherings.
The development comes amid reports of other disputes involving Christian prayer meetings in West Bengal. The BCP has said it documented 26 alleged cases of persecution over the past three months and that 11 FIRs had been registered, while seeking stronger action from authorities. These figures are claims made by the organisation and are not an independent government assessment.
The latest complaint has renewed calls for the authorities to ensure the safety of families and protect the right of people to conduct peaceful religious gatherings.