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An evangelist in northeast India remains in exile from his village after a violent attack and false accusations. Rangja began evangelistic work in his native village in 2020. By 2024, seven families had come to Christ. On Jan. 18, 2026, village leaders called a meeting with these families, threatening consequences if they would not return to the local religion, but the families stood firm. That same evening, a mob attacked Rangja’s home. He was struck on the face, dragged to a field and beaten. The villagers filed a complaint, accusing Rangja of tricking people into converting. However, the Christians declared that they had chosen to follow Jesus themselves. Rangja and his family were threatened and forced to leave their village. His prayer request is that his persecutors would come to know Jesus and that his case would be settled so that he and the other Christians can continue practicing their faith.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to find out about Christian persecution in India and learn how to pray.<\/p>\n

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An evangelist in northeast India remains in exile from his village after a violent attack and false accusations. Rangja began evangelistic work in his native village in 2020. By 2024, seven families had come to Christ. On Jan. 18, 2026, village leaders called a meeting with these families, threatening consequences if they would not return to the local religion, but the families stood firm. That same evening, a mob attacked Rangja’s home. 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