Rising Persecution: Christians in India Face Daily Violence and Discrimination

Across India, a growing number of Christians are facing violence, arrests, and social exclusion—often under the shadow of anti-conversion laws. In states like Uttar Pradesh, these laws have led to hundreds of arrests, with many accused of “forced conversion” despite little or no credible evidence. This documentary takes you inside that reality. Through on-ground reporting in villages and cities across Uttar Pradesh, this film follows the lives of both women and men targeted for their faith. From disrupted prayer meetings and mob attacks to police cases and imprisonment, their stories reveal a troubling pattern where victims are often treated as the accused. Women, in particular, face a harsher burden. Inside jails, they recount isolation, lack of medical care, forced labour, and separation from their children. Men, often arrested alongside them, endure violence, prolonged detention, and exhausting legal battles that stretch for months or even years. Activists describe this as a serious human rights violation and allege deliberate harassment of Christians. Data from civil society groups indicates a sharp rise in attacks on Christians, with over 800 incidents reported in 2024 alone. During the Christmas period, multiple states reported increased disruptions to prayer services, with dozens of arrests and several cases of mob violence targeting gatherings Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews