Allegations of 'Conversion Attempts' in Hasnabad, Hindu Jagran Manch Protests Demanding School Closure

**North 24 Parganas:** Tensions erupted in the Rupmari area of Hasnabad police station over allegations of attempts to attract children to Christianity and conversion efforts. Members of the Hindu Jagran Manch protested demanding the closure of a school run by a local woman, who has been accused of running a 'Christian school' for a long time.

According to local sources, a woman named Rina Mondal has been operating a school for children in the Rupmari market area for a long time. The Hindu Jagran Manch claims that for nearly 10 to 20 years, various Christian rituals, practices, and cultures have been promoted among children through this school.

Protesters allege that various Christian images and materials are kept inside the school. They even claim that various topics related to Christianity were written in the children's notebooks. However, this news agency has not independently verified the truth of these allegations.

After the allegations surfaced, members of the Hindu Jagran Manch gathered in front of the school and protested. They demanded that the school be closed immediately and that an investigation be conducted into the allegations of religious influence on children.

During the protest, it was also alleged that the school gate was locked. The incident has created tension in the area.

The Hindu Jagran Manch further claimed that if any kind of religious propaganda or illegal conversion attempts are taking place under the guise of educational institutions, the administration must quickly investigate and take necessary legal action.

However, **the school authorities stated that until an administrative investigation is conducted regarding the legitimacy of the institution, whether religious education was provided there, and whether any attempts at conversion occurred, it is not possible to say anything definitively about these allegations.** The statement from the accused Rina Mondal has not yet been obtained.

After the incident, the administration is keeping an eye on the area to prevent any new tensions from arising. Local residents are now watching what steps the police and administration will take based on the allegations.