“Burial of converted Christian triggers law & order crisis in Kanker; Villagers protest erosion of traditions”, Organiser, July 30, 2025:
“A burial conducted in violation of long-standing village customs in Chhattisgarh’s Jamgaon village, Kanker district, triggered a major law and order situation on July 28, as locals gathered in protest against what they describe as growing missionary encroachment that threatens to dismantle the region’s cultural and religious fabric.
The deceased, Somlal Rathore, a convert to Christianity, was buried within the village boundaries, defying age-old Hindu and tribal rites. The move ignited outrage among residents, leading to widespread protest, vandalism, and a police investigation into both the alleged murder and missionary-led conversions.
Somlal Rathore (40), a local resident who adopted Christianity three years ago, died on July 26. The following day, his family conducted a Christian-style burial on their private land, bypassing traditional Hindu funeral rites and the ‘Dev Pratha’, a sacred custom among tribal Hindus that mandates cremation outside the village……”
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