Government halts Christmas Day conversions in India

According to distributed pamphlets it costs Rupees 2 lakh to convert a Christian and Rupees 5 lakh to convert a Muslim.

Indian soldiers march past the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

Indian soldiers march past the historic Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByARIEL COHEN, REUTERS

DECEMBER 18, 2014 10:00