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Christian woman brutally attacked
(July 15, 2010)
Assailants sever Christian's hand
(July 08, 2010)
Two pastors attacked; vehicles burned
(June 30, 2010)
Christian beaten, forcibly reconverted to Hinduism
(June 17, 2010)
Missionary murdered
(June 03, 2010)
Christian man dies, three injured after attack
(April 22, 2010)
A call to action and prayer for Christians in Orissa
(December 23, 2009)
Christians beaten, church burned down
(December 16, 2009)
Pray for persecuted Christians in Orissa this Christmas
(December 02, 2009)
Three churches attacked in Tamil Nadu
(December 02, 2009)
Christians throughout India targeted in violent attacks
(October 28, 2009)
Pastor attacked and arrested in Karnataka
(October 14, 2009)
Pastor attacked by Hindu militants in Andhra Pradesh
(September 30, 2009)
Relief camp bombed in Orissa
(September 30, 2009)
Hindus falsely accuse Christians of murder
(September 02, 2009)
Church burned in Andhra Pradesh
(August 26, 2009)
Christians attacked throughout Karnataka
(August 19, 2009)
Christians beaten, accused of forcible conversion in Karnataka
(July 22, 2009)
Church closed down; pastor beaten
(June 10, 2009)
Homes burned, paramilitary forces withdrawn in Orissa
(June 03, 2009)
Pastor severely beaten in Madhya Pradesh
(May 27, 2009)
Christians beaten, churches set on fire
(May 20, 2009)
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| August 13, 2008 |
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On August 11, approximately twenty members of the Shivasainya Youth Association Hindu militant group attacked a prayer meeting in the village of Emmanabettur and beat the believers present. Pastor Rajendra Gowda and Pastor Kumara were stripped, placed in a van and taken to a local police station. On route, they were also assaulted by the militants. They have been charged with deliberately and maliciously intending to outrage the religious feelings of others. Pray for healing for those injured in these attacks. Pray that increased persecution will result in increased boldness among the believers (Acts 4:29-31). Ask God to work in the hearts of militants in India, drawing them to Himself. For more information on the challenges facing India's Christians, go to the India Country Report. |
On August 10, Hindu militants attacked a group of Christians gathered for worship in Rona, Gadag district, Karnataka. Pastor Samuel Philip (30) was forewarned about a possible attack and, as a result, police protection was provided. However, when the police returned to their station, the militants attacked the believers present. Six people have been arrested for attacking the congregation.