INDIA – Christians Attacked by Hindu Extremists
KARNATAKA - On July 13, Hindu extremists disrupted a morning worship service at the Full Gospel Assembly Church in the village of Harapanahalli Taluk, Davangere district. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts in India, “Pastor Prakash Nayak and evangelist Kari Basappa were severely injured. The extremists also destroyed Bibles and song books in the attack.” On July 20, another church in the same district, the Gypsy Prayer Hall, was attacked by a group of Hindu militants. VOM contacts added, "At approximately 12:30 p.m., the extremists stormed into the church during a worship service and shouted insults and threats at believers present. Bibles and song books were burned. They dragged Pastor Naik and two other believers outside and beat them. The three were then taken to the local police station where they were accused of forcibly converting Hindus."
KERALA – On July 19, a Christian school teacher died after being beaten up by Muslim youth. According to VOM contacts, “A group of protestors from the Muslim Youth League attacked James Augustin, Head Master of MLP School at Valillappuzha where he had gone to a textbook review meeting.” The Muslim Youth League held the protest to demand the removal of seventh grade social science textbooks they believed to be controversial.
Pray the family members of the teacher will be comforted by the Holy Spirit as they mourn. Ask God to heal those injured in the attack. Pray believers in India remain faithful and courageous despite attacks from Hindu extremists. Ask God to help them forgive their persecutors and for their testimonies to draw nonbelievers into fellowship with Him.
Source: VOM Sources
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