Hindus barge into worship service, attack pastor

RANGA REDDY, India — Hindu extremists led by a village leader barged into the Sunday worship meeting of a church in Ranga Reddy on Feb. 22, attacked a pastor and demanded that he turn the property over to them. Led by village head Rokalbanda Ramulu, the Hindus arrived at about 11 a.m. and beat the pastor, tearing his shirt. About five policemen arrived and brought the situation under control. Pastor K. Krupanamdam of True Wine Church filed a police complaint. Two officers have been posted to protect the church, but no First Information Report was filed.