Pastor S. Zakaria had established a small Church 'Prayer House' in one room in Bambolim, Goa about one year back.
Pastor S. Zakaria conducted prayers and lectures every Sunday, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
About 8 months ago, wife of Mr. John D'Cunha from Mapusa started attending the prayers and services.
Shortly thereafter, wife of Shri. Manoj Nippanikar started going for the prayers, along with Mrs. D'Cunha.
Shri Manoj was annoyed at the attendance of his wife at Christian prayer meetings, he (Mr. Nippanikar)approached the local Bajrang Dal activists for assistance.
He informed the activists of the place and time of the meetings and instigated them that Christian conversion activities were taking place there.
On Sunday June 10th, Mr Nippanikar along with a mob of 25 extremists went to the 'Prayer House' and took the Pastor to task during his lecture.
Mr. Nippanikar and other furious radical Hindus gave the Pastor a sound beating. Later, they lodged a complaint with the police against the Pastor in Mapusa police station.
