Video of Alleged Harassment of Christian Couple in Ghaziabad Sparks Debate on Religious Freedom During 2025 Christmas Season

Viral video dated December 22, 2025 shows Pastor Raju Sadasivam and his wife being publicly harassed in Ghaziabad by a self-proclaimed Hindutva activist who verbally abused Christianity, accused them of forced conversions, and intimidated them while filming.

The couple were briefly questioned by police but released, with no reported action against the harasser, prompting criticism from rights groups.

This incident is part of a wider surge in anti-Christian harassment across India during the 2025 Christmas season.

Monitoring groups report over 700 anti-Christian occurrences in 2025, including disruptions of prayer meetings, vandalism, and attacks on carol singers in multiple states.

Church bodies and human rights organizations warn that misuse of anti-conversion laws and mob vigilantism are undermining religious freedom, adding to broader concerns about the safety of minorities and visitors in India.

Watch the viral video here.

Correction/clarification: Descriptions rely on the published video and rights groups’ statements; verification by authorities is pending, and identities/motives are documented as alleged in reporting.

Additionally, observers emphasize that one video cannot alone determine broader trends, though the incident aligns with reported patterns of anti-Christian harassment during the season.