Kochi, Jan 16: Kicking up a debate, an influential Catholic Church in Kerala has said "Love Jihad is a reality" and alleged that scores of women from Christian community from the southern state were being lured into the trap of Islamic State and used in terror activities.
The synod of Syro-Malabar Church, an apex body of Catholic Bishops chaired by Cardinal George Alencherry, also accused the state police of not viewing the matter cautiously and taking timely action in 'Love Jihad' cases.
Denying the charges, the Popular Front of India (PFI) questioned the "timing" of the statement and urged the Church to withdraw it immediately "as it would only help create division amid growing unity among various sections of society against Hindutva Fascism."
The Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) welcomed the Church statement and called for a united fight against 'Love Jihad' in Kerala Society.
An official of the Kerala State Women's Commission refused to comment, considering the sensitivity involved in the matter.
There was no immediate reaction from the police and government as well.
"There are circumstances in which Christian girls are killed in the name of Love Jihad in Kerala," the Synod has alleged in a statement issued through Syro-Malabar Media Commission here on Tuesday night, referring to the attacks against Christians across the world.
The Synod has termed as "shocking" the killing of Christians in Nigeria on Christmas day.
It is a matter of concern that Love Jihad is gaining grounds in Kerala putting in danger its social peace and communal harmony, the Synod said.
"It is a reality that 'Love Jihad' is happening in Kerala in a planned manner targeting Christian girls," it said.
The Synod, referring to a police record, said out of 21 people who were recruited into Islamic State terror outfit, half of them were converted from Christian faith and it should be an eye opener for the community.
Noting that unofficial accounts say many girls were being used in terror activities through Love Jihad, the Synod said it was a serious matter and such accounts state that Love Jihad is not only "in the imagination".
The Synod, however, said it was not assessing the 'Love Jihad' as an issue affecting the friendship between religions and urged the government to treat it as one related to law and order and not as a religious matter.
The Church demanded speedy action against the culprits involved in the 'Love Jihad.'
It also called for efforts to sensitise parents and children about the dangers of Love Jihad.
The PFI, often being accused of playing key roles in alleged 'Love Jihad' cases in Kerala, claimed that the state police, after conducting a thorough probe, had earlier submitted a report in the Kerala High Court, stating that there was no cases of 'Love Jihad' in the state.
"The Church is raising such a baseless allegation at a time when the minorities including Muslims and Christians and the people of Hindu community are in a joint fight against the Fascist government at the Centre.
Their untimely statement would only help divert the people's attention from the key issues that society is facing at present", PFI State President Naziruddin Elamaram told PTI.
Urging the Bishops to immediately withdraw the statement, he said, "I don't know what is their interest in making such a statement at this juncture."
Not a single Muslim community is holding 'Love Jihad' to increase the number of Muslims here, Elamaram claimed.
He, however, said there were instance of inter-religious marriages in Kerala in which Muslim girls marrying Hindu and Christian boys and Hindu and Christian girls selecting partners from the religions of their choice.
Such marriages cannot be termed as 'Love Jihad', he said.
Asked about the Bishops' allegations that Christian girls are targeted and recruited to Islamic State terror outift, the PFI leader said not a single Muslim organisation in India have recognised the Islamic State and such recruitments should not be seen as part of a 'jihad' as doubts prevail in minds on who created the IS.
Former president of the VHP, SJR Kumar claimed that 'Love Jihad' exists in Kerala society.
He alleged that there were centres in Kerala to "convert Hindu and Christian girls who are being lured into the trap of love by youths with criminal backgrounds".
"We have brought this issue into the attention of the Kerala society much earlier. But nobody listened to us.
Now, we are happy that the Bishops have realised the threat of Love Jihad. It is the time of a joint fight against this menace," Kumar told PTI.
He also alleged that Muslim men trap Hindu and Christian women into marriage and forcing them to convert to Islam.
"The converted Hindu and Christian girls are being used in drug trafficking and terrorism," Kumar said.
Comments
Hinduism is the religion of foolish people.
They worship Cow, Rat, Monkey, Pig etc.........
Drinks Cow urine as theertha, and throws milk on stones
But doesnt know how to treat humans.
Hinduism is in the declining stage, so they are trying to protect hinduism by attacking on others for no reasons. Because they are scared people.
Dear proud Hindu, if you have guts, please go to Kerala/ Bengal / Tamil Nadu and stop Hindus from eating beef. Hindus are eating beef in these states more than muslims do. If gow matha is so sacred for Hindus, why dont you go to Nepal and stop slaughtering hundreds of cows in the temple festival there. Why are you so jealous.
No need to explain anything just see below & comment.
Largest beef suppliers of India.............
1. Mr. Shatish - Mumbai
2. Mr. Sunil - Mumbai
3. Mr. Madan - Delhi
4. Mr. Bindra - Chandigarh
would see a developed India if these goons has guts to do it to a murderer or rapist who are free outside...........
By the way last noon at sullia i saw a bull mating a cow....any solution to give GO Maa a Bedroom than going to streets....
Suhag Raat for cows first. Sauchaalay comes next
Mr suresh one day ur mom or sister will suffer same humiliation then u will under stand ..shameless creature
If you have the guts go and stop slaughtering and exporting cattle to many foreign countries. Double standard idiots.
Do they respect their own real mata sitting at home....forget it do they put a little grass for cows which loiter around city streets...all these things happening around are bullshits... and election gimmick....UP Election...coming.....expect more and more dalits and women will be beaten everywhere....please be careful...
Muslims please do not eat beef at least until UP election.....after which hindutva group themselves will sell cows for muslims....
Proud Hindu............be proud on Good things......you are following what evil is taught to you
Mohan pajir
You must be sleeping these days or pretending to be slept. Do you know gowmatha slaughtering by your brothers in Goa and north east states. Do you who stands first in the world in beef exxport. Its your brothers and children of gowmatha.
i love eating beef !!!!! u guys really need to taste them its awesome...slrruuuuuppppppppp .... then u ll forget about this maatha pitha and all :)
the word is \napunsak\""
looks like guys like proud hindu, mohan & srikanth .doesnt mind when our hindu sisters getting raped and murdered and yet they dont want justice for them
rather they want to beat women in the name of holy meat
@ Mohan Pajir
U need to do surveillance in night time bec ur gomatha, ur mother sleeping in road and without food sometimes ...
take care about that first then u look for ur own mother
Screaming 'Gav Mathaa ki jai' 'Bharat Maatha ki jai' by beating a real alive maatha (women).
ISIS campaigning in US by killing and attacking people there and here Sangh campaigning for BJP by these activities.
Cowards.
mr mohan, pajir
first go and save your matha.[feed her.] shame on you man
Proud Hindu, Mohan Pajir, Suresh Mahajan........Why are you hiding in RAT HOLES when your Go mathas are killed in Gujrat for export..... India is the highest beef supplier to gulf countries..... They are all eating and enjoying your Go Matha provided by Gujrat..... Go and show your Mardangi in Gujrat ....
SAFFRON TERRORISTS, NOT ACTIVISTS,
its not a gau maatha its their pitha...(Buffalo not a cow)
Nothing to say about the Hijda Police..... Naren / Bopanna ,,,do have any comments..... This buffalo meat will become Cow meat in another 6 months..... Chamatkar of Modi Sarkar......shame..
India tu kya se kya hogaya!!!
Society should be ruthless towards those who mercilessly kill cows and eat its meet. Funny thing is that they can kill Gau maatha and eat its meet but we are not even supposed to touch their maatha!!!??? What kind of rules is this???
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