A viral video dated
December 22, 2025 shows
Pastor Raju Sadasivam and his wife being publicly harassed in
Ghaziabad by a self-proclaimed Hindutva activist who
verbally abused Christianity, accused them of
forced conversions, and
intimidated them while filming. The couple were briefly questioned by police but released, with
no reported action against the harasser, prompting criticism from rights groups who say authorities must investigate and protect religious minorities. The video underscores a broader pattern during the 2025 Christmas season, with monitoring networks describing a surge in anti-Christian harassment across India. According to tracking groups, there have been
over 700 anti-Christian occurrences in 2025, including
disruptions of prayer meetings, vandalism, and attacks on carol singers in multiple states. Church bodies and human rights organizations warn that
misuse of anti-conversion laws and
mob vigilantism are undermining
religious freedom, fueling fear among minority communities and visitors. Social media reactions have amplified calls for accountability, with supporters of pluralism urging law enforcement to apply the law even-handedly and to safeguard worship spaces and pilgrim routes. Critics contend that such occurrences erode India?s secular framework and discourage interfaith dialogue. The Ghaziabad episode, still unfolding in the public imagination, illustrates how social media can rapidly broadcast intimidation and shape perceptions of religious coexistence in one of India's largest urban centers. Rights groups emphasize that while freedom of religion is protected by law, practical safety for minorities and visitors remains at risk when mobs act with impunity. The incident has prompted renewed demand for clear policy guidance and stronger protection for minority worship sites. Watch the viral video here:
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