Controversial Punjab Pastor Convicted in Harassment Case

A Punjab court in Mohali has convicted Bajinder Singh, a self-styled Christian preacher, for a 2018 sexual harassment case. Charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, Singh was accused of misleading and sexually assaulting a woman. The quantum of sentence will be declared on April 1.

A local court in Punjab's Mohali handed down a conviction to Bajinder Singh, a self-styled Christian preacher, in a sexual harassment case dating back to 2018. The details of the sentence are set to be revealed on April 1.

In 2018, a woman accused Pastor Bajinder Singh of luring her with promises of an overseas trip but instead sexually assaulted her. Singh was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to sexual harassment at the Zirakpur police station in Mohali.

He also faces allegations of sexual misconduct from another incident reported on February 28, 2025. Known for leading two churches in Punjab, Singh's conviction marks a significant chapter in ongoing legal challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)