Rajasthan Conversion Row: FIR Against 16 Over Alleged ₹1 Lakh Inducement & Pressure | #rawreport

News18 - Sep 23, 2026

An FIR has been registered against 16 named individuals in Banswara, Rajasthan, following allegations of religious conversion through financial inducements and pressure. According to the complaint, people were allegedly offered ₹1 lakh upfront, ₹25,000 monthly, government job opportunities, vehicles and other benefits to convert. n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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