NEW DELHI: The owner and warden of a shelter home in southwest Delhi were booked after five girls alleged they were being forced by the duo to convert to Christianity .

On Saturday, the women testified before a magistrate and their statements were recorded. The case was filed at the Dwarka (south) police station. BJP leaders from the area and some Hindu organizations held demonstrations outside the police station on Saturday asking for strict action against the accused. They had also protested on Friday.

The women alleged the duo asked them to wear the cross. They also alleged they were being forced to eat meat and were not allowed to go to temples. The women said that when they resisted, they were tortured and threatened. The accused have denied the allegations.

