Jaunpur, a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has witnessed “aggressive onslaught” on Christians from Hindu fundamental groups, says the Indian unit of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), an advocacy group. The press release signed by ADF India officials Tehmina Arora and A C Michael says the roads connecting churches are blocked and police stop believers from going to church and force those on the way to return home.
As reported by mattersindia.com, press release from ADF read, “In September the district has witnessed 12 incidents of violence against Christians. Pastors are woken up in the middle of the night and being arrested on false allegation of fraudulent conversions.” The ADF India alleges that the attacks are triggered by false propaganda by certain television channels and newspapers who accuse the pastors of luring Hindus by performing miracles or offering allurements.
On September 23, a mob accompanied by the local police went around the village shouting slogans. They then entered a church, disrupting the Sunday service. Pastor Ashok Rajbhar, his father and three more Church members were taken into custody. Later their father was allowed to go.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
