US national, 2 others held for religious ‘conversion’ bid in Maharashtra's Thane: ‘Christianity would cure ailments’

US Army major arrested in Maharashtra for converting Hindus to Christianity

There are also multiple photos and a video of Major James Watson available on the official site of the Defence Visual Information Defence Service.

Maharashtra: US citizen among 3 held for allegedly illegal religious conversions in Bhiwandi

The complainant alleged that the American, James Watson, claimed that he could cure illnesses using ‘divine power’.

Maharashtra: US national among 3 held for illegal conversion bid in Bhiwandi; claimed to cure illnesses - The Times of India

India News: Bhiwandi police arrested a 58-year-old US national and two local residents for allegedly attempting to convert villagers to Christianity in Chimbipada

US national, 2 others held for religious ‘conversion’ bid in Maharashtra's Thane: ‘Christianity would cure ailments’

According to the FIR, books on Christianity were allegedly distributed to men, women, and children gathered at the spot and prayers were recited.

American ‘Missionary’ or Covert Operative? The Bhiwandi Arrest & A Dark Web of Conversions With Foreign Links

A sleepy Bhiwandi village in Maharashtra has suddenly turned into the epicentre of a global intrigue. On October 3rd, police arrested 58-year-old James Watson, a U.S. national living in Thane, along with two Indian aides, for allegedly attempting to convert Hindu villagers to Christianity under the guise of a “healing prayer meeting.” What initially seemed like a case of illegal conversion has now taken on a far more complex hue raising question…

US citizen among 3 held for illegal religious conversions in Maharashtra

US citizen James Watson and two others were held in Bhiwandi for allegedly preaching Christianity, claiming to cure illnesses through prayers, and noting the names of underage girls