National People’s Party (NPP) working president James K. Sangma on Tuesday condemned attacks against a nun, staff members and 19 minors at Jamshedpur, three days ago.
In a statement, Sangma said these incidents are against the religious freedom and attacks were happened due to unsubstantiated allegations of conversion and trafficking. NPP is major party of NDA, ruling Meghalaya. “I strongly condemn the harassment and unlawful detention of a Catholic nun, two staff members from Catholic Charities Jamshedpur, and 19 minors at Tatanagar railway station on September 21, 2025. This incident represents a disturbing attack on religious freedom based solely on unsubstantiated allegations, claiming trafficking and forced conversion,” said Sangma. NPP leader said that minor students were taken for a legitimate training programme on adolescent and skill development.
Protesting on the detention on baseless allegations Sangma demanded authorities to uphold the freedom granted by Constitution.
“The reality, as clarified by Father Birendra Tete, was that these minors were invited to participate in a legitimate two-day training program on adolescent health and skill development. The prolonged detention until 3 AM, despite no evidence of wrongdoing, demonstrates intimidation against religious minorities.
As a party committed to protecting minority rights, the NPP condemns such religious persecution, call upon authorities to uphold constitutional provisions guaranteeing religious freedom and ensuring no community faces harassment for lawful charitable work. NPP stands in solidarity with all religious minorities and will continue to strongly condemn any attempt to undermine our nation’s secular fabric.
Such acts are not only unconstitutional but also damage our democratic nature,” said Sangma.
