Assailants burn church building down in India

HYDERABAD, India — Unknown assailants set a church building on fire June 15 in Amberpet village in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state. The church was burned down at about midnight along with five huts in the area. A pulpit, tables, sound system, fans, light and other furniture were reduced to ashes. Pastor Majji Yeshurathnam had established the small prayer chapel used as a church building in the slum area nine years ago with permission from local authorities, and the All India Christian Council (AICC) reported that related ministries had led to many positive changes in the community.