The National Investigation Agency has begun an investigation into reports of a group allegedly involved in the forced religious conversion of Hindus operating in Mayiladuthurai district.
As reported in Dinamalar, the development comes in the backdrop of the 2019 murder of Ramalingam, a functionary of the Pattali Makkal Katchi from Thirubhuvanam. Ramalingam had been opposing alleged attempts to convert Hindus in the region and had recorded videos exposing the activities of the conversion network, which he later shared on social media.
He was subsequently murdered in 2019 by individuals associated with the banned organisation Popular Front of India. The murder case has since been under investigation by the NIA.
According to sources, reports have now emerged that certain individuals belonging to the Christian community in the region are again attempting to carry out religious conversions. A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary identified as Adithyan had allegedly released videos exposing these activities and attempted to prevent the conversions.
Following this, Adithyan was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Police attached to the Thiruvidaimarudur police station.
The NIA has now taken note of the developments and initiated inquiries into the matter. Officials said the agency has received information that members linked to the conversion network connected to Ramalingam’s murder may currently be staying in the Thirumullaivasal area.
Investigators have reportedly obtained certain video evidence suggesting ongoing conversion activities in the region, based on which further inquiries are being conducted.
Officials added that associates of an alleged Islamic State operative identified as Albasith, who is said to hail from Thirumullaivasal, have also been brought under the investigation.
The NIA has reportedly begun field inquiries in Mayiladuthurai district as part of its probe into the alleged network and its possible links to earlier cases.
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