A Keralite priest, his wife, and ten others were arrested in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on charges of forced religious conversion. The CSI Bishops' Council condemned the arrests as a violation of constitutional freedoms, stating the priest's work focused on education and community support, and the activities were Christmas-related worship. The incident has triggered protests and political backlash in Kerala, with leaders demanding decisive action against attacks on Christians and criticizing perceived inaction from the ruling party.