Two Women Assaulted Over Alleged Conversion Claims in Hyderabad; Video Goes Viral
The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, November 4: Two young Christian women were assaulted by a group of men in Almasguda, in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district, following accusations of attempting religious conversion. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread condemnation.
The incident reportedly occurred near the Dr B.R. Ambedkar statue in Almasguda, under the Meerpet Police Station limits. The men allegedly accused the women of attempting to convert children by offering them chocolates. The women denied the allegations, stating that they had come to visit their aunt.
A video being circulated on social media showing that one of the men slapped the women repeatedly, verbally abused them and attempted to search their bags. The women were also seen pleading with the men to let them go in the viral video.
Former Telangana minister and BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy strongly condemned the assault and called on the police to identify those responsible and take legal action. She said allegations concerning religious freedom must be addressed through legal channels rather than violence.
