In April 2007, Pastor Walter Masih was severely beaten by Hindu militants in Manipur, Rajasthan
(click here for more details). On April 20, the state government refused to sanction prosecution of his attackers and closed the case. Local Christians see the government's refusal to seek justice for Masih as indicative of its open support of Hindu militant groups, such as the Bharatiya Janata Party, which continue to threaten and oppress believers in the region.

For more information on the persecution of Christians in India, click here. To view a video of the attack on Pastor Masih, click here.