Asia: Hindu Radicals Attack and Beat Christian Preacher and His Daughter

Persecution of Believers a 'Typical Thing' in India, Says Missionary

There are disturbing reports coming from the northern India which detail the premeditated attack and assault of a Christian preacher and his daughter.

The pastor, referred to as Raju, was trained by Michigan-based Mission India and was in his home with other worshipers when the attack allegedly took place. Reports indicated that they were confronted by a mob of around 20 Hindu radicals.

Dave Stravers of Mission India, explained that he received word that the attackers broke into Raju's home. The mob then began to ransack his home with clubs and other weapons. After destroying his possessions the attackers then focused their brutality on Raju, and then his daughter after she questioned her attacker's motives.

After the attack, the Hindu radicals took Raju and wife to a nearby Hindu temple and forced then to worship the idols of the temple. Read more