Bharuch police and administration increased security due to ASI concerns about a planned gathering of 5,000 people on June 15 at the Jama Masjid, a protected monument. A socio-religious group claims Hindu and Jain idols are present and need protection, potentially sparking communal tension.
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has extended the deadline for religious groups to apply for the recognition of real estate ownership under natural persons' names by two years, to June 9, 2028. The Ministry of the Interior urges groups to utilize this extended period to secure their property rights.
FlixBus is reviving the controversial 'Highway to Hel' bus route with number 666, after it was changed due to protests from religious groups. The route links Krakow to the seaside resort of Hel.
New planning guidelines in Selangor, Malaysia, restrict non-Islamic places of worship in commercial areas, sparking concerns over minority rights. Approved on Nov 12, the rules by PLANMalaysia Selangor prohibit new sites and conversions in commercial zones, where many groups operate due to land scarcity.
A religious group's release of 450,000 clams in Kinmen has led to widespread death and ecological concerns. "Kinmen Intertidal Zone" Facebook page highlighted the event, warning of potential population imbalance, disease spread, and habitat degradation, criticizing the practice as "releasing the dead" and creating pollution.
Cheshire Police have completed searches at the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe after raiding three properties on Wednesday. Ten people (seven men, three women) were arrested over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery involving one female victim, alleged to have occurred in 2023. All arrested individuals, of various nationalities including British, Mexican, Italian, American, Spanish, German, Swedish and Egyptian, have been released on conditional bail. Twenty-five others were charged with public order offences unrelated to the investigation. Police stressed the investigation focuses on the allegations, not religion.
Nine people have been arrested following a major police operation targeting the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (Arpol) in Crewe, Cheshire. More than 500 officers raided three addresses over allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery. The group, founded by followers of Shia Islam at the start of the century, has 150 members. Those arrested include individuals of American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Egyptian and British nationalities. Police stress they are investigating the allegations, not the religion itself.
Nine people have been arrested in Crewe, Cheshire, over allegations including modern slavery, forced marriage and serious sexual offences at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (Arpol) religious group. The arrests follow reports of offences allegedly taking place in 2023 relating to one woman. Those arrested include individuals of American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Egyptian and British nationalities. Police stress the investigation is into the alleged crimes, not the religion itself.
Six people have been arrested in Cheshire over allegations including modern slavery, serious sexual offences and forced marriage at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (ARPOL). More than 500 officers raided three addresses in Crewe. The group, founded by followers of Shia Islam at the start of the century, has 150 members. The alleged offences relate to one woman and reportedly took place in 2023. Those arrested include American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish and British nationals.
Six people have been arrested in Cheshire over allegations including modern slavery, forced marriage and serious sexual offences at the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (ARPOL). More than 500 officers raided three addresses in Crewe. Police were alerted last month to allegations relating to 2023 involving one woman who was a member. The group has 150 members and was founded at the start of the century by followers of Shia Islam.
Cheshire Police have arrested several individuals from the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe following a major operation involving over 500 officers. The arrests follow allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery allegedly occurring in 2023. Police emphasise this is an investigation into the specific allegations, not the religion itself, and have assured the public there is no risk to the wider community.
