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Church leaders attacked in Andhra Pradesh
(December 31, 2008)
Christian found dead, believers apprehensive as Christmas approaches
(December 24, 2008)
Pastors beaten in Madhya Pradesh
(December 10, 2008)
Hindu militants offering rewards for violence against Christians in Orissa
(November 26, 2008)
Believers beaten in Mumbai
(November 19, 2008)
Relief workers arrested in Orissa
(November 12, 2008)
Priest dies after being beaten by Hindu militants in Orissa
(November 05, 2008)
Update: More homes burned; closure of relief camps planned in Orissa
(October 22, 2008)
Update: Christians continue to be maligned and attacked in Orissa
(October 15, 2008)
Christians beaten and arrested
(October 15, 2008)
More Christians killed in anti-Christian violence Orissa
(October 08, 2008)
Christians targeted by bombs in relief camps in Orissa
(October 01, 2008)
States warned by federal government to control anti-Christian attacks
(September 24, 2008)
Violence continues across India
(September 17, 2008)
Violence against Christians continues for third week in Orissa
(September 17, 2008)
Anti-Christian attacks spread across India
(September 10, 2008)
Christians continue to be terrorized by Hindu militants in Orissa
(September 10, 2008)
Attacks on Christians continue in Orissa
(September 03, 2008)
Anti-Christian violence erupts in Orissa, India
(August 27, 2008)
Priest martyred in Andhra Pradesh, India
(August 20, 2008)
Pastor and believers attacked in Karnataka
(August 13, 2008)
Hindu Militants Attack Christians in Karnataka
(July 23, 2008)
Christians Beaten, Accused of Forcible Conversion in India
(July 16, 2008)
Pastors Attacked, Accused of Forcible Conversion
(July 02, 2008)
Pastor Attacked in Madhya Pradesh
(June 18, 2008)
Christian Couple Beaten by Hindu Militants in Madhya Pradesh
(June 11, 2008)
Pastor Beaten; Churches Attacked
(June 04, 2008)
Christians Concerned over Hindu Nationalist Party Victory in Karnataka
(June 04, 2008)
Hindu Militants Attack Bible School Students in Karnataka
(May 28, 2008)
Christian Beaten by Militants in Maharashtra
(May 21, 2008)
Pastor Martyred in Jharkhand
(May 07, 2008)
"Anti-Conversion" Law Implemented in Gujarat
(April 30, 2008)
Pastors Beaten By Militants in Andhra Pradesh
(April 23, 2008)
Case against Pastor's Attackers Closed in Rajasthan
(April 23, 2008)
Christian Killed for Practicing "Black Magic"
(April 16, 2008)
Christians Attacked in Andhra Pradesh
(April 09, 2008)
Christian Family Attacked by Hindu Militants in Madhya Pradesh
(April 02, 2008)
Christian Couple under House Arrest in Srinagar
(April 02, 2008)
Two Nuns Attacked in Alibaug
(March 26, 2008)
New Anti-Conversion Bill Passed in Rajasthan
(March 26, 2008)
Christians Continue to Face Abuse
(March 12, 2008)
Update on Orissa
(March 12, 2008)
Christian Leader Beaten in Madhya Pradesh
(March 05, 2008)
Attacks on Christians in Madhya Pradesh
(February 27, 2008)
Pastor Beaten
(January 30, 2008)
Christians Attacked by Hindu Militants in Chhattisgarh
(January 23, 2008)
Two Christians Abducted and Beaten by Militants in Madhya Pradesh
(January 23, 2008)
Help Christians in Orissa, India
(January 16, 2008)
Believers Attacked During Prayer Meeting in Rajasthan
(January 09, 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.