VHP, Bajrang Dal launch ‘Love Jihad helpline’ for girls in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, January 1, 2023: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has launched a ’love jihad helpline’ in Mangaluru to assist the girls who have allegedly been a victim of forceful religious conversions or interfaith marriages.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad in association with several other Hindu organisations to provide legal and medical assistance to these girls and their family members.

According to the Prachara Pramukh (publicity head) of VHP, Pradeep Saripalla, the helpline would connect these girls to a 20-member team comprising of doctors, counsellors, and other volunteers.

“Many Hindu girls have been converted to Islam, killed and used to smuggle drugs in the name of love, we have seen all this in coastal Karnataka since many years. That’s why, to prevent all such incidents, we have started this ‘Love Jihad Helpline’ which can be accessed by anyone who has been trapped in the Love Jihad,” Pradeep Saripalla said.

He further said that even the parents of these girls can reach the helpline.

“We will keep all the information confidential. The helpline team contains 20 members, which would work for providing medical help, legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation. Anybody can call here for help without any fear,” he added.