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Fate of US citizen arrested in India uncertain

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A 58-year-old US citizen remains under investigation in India this weekend, following his arrest on suspicion of illegal religious activity. James Watson was arrested along with two locals on October 3rd in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi, for allegedly attempting to convert villagers to Christianity during a prayer meet in Chimbipada village. Police say Watson was in India on a business visa and had been misusing his visa for religious activity. As of O…

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Fate of US citizen arrested in India uncertain

A 58-year-old US citizen remains under investigation in India this weekend, following his arrest on suspicion of illegal religious activity. James Watson was arrested along with two locals on October 3rd in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi, for allegedly attempting to convert villagers to Christianity during a prayer meet in Chimbipada village. Police say Watson was in India on a business visa and had been misusing his visa for religious activity. As of O…

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