Saturday, March 16, 2013

Christians ambushed in Madhya Pradesh

According to reports a small crowd led by Hindu extremists ambushed and threatened local believers after they were returning from a prayer service on March 15, 2013.

A prayer meeting was organized in the Shrigarsati village in Madhya Pradesh near Dindori, and was attended by around 100 people.

After the meeting was over and the pastor had gone back to his home, around 5 – 7 people ambushed a group of believers who were also returning home. The attackers were carrying weapons.

They abused the villagers and vilified the Christian faith using the most filthy language, reports as pastor from the area.

The Christians led by the local pastor filed a first information report the next day. There are no arrests yet.