SIRISGUDA, India — In Sirisguda, Jagdalpur, on Jan. 12, Hindu extremists beat a Christian for leaving Hinduism, seriously injuring him.
Pastor S.S. Jhali told Compass Direct News that Itu Veko of Obedient Life Church decided to trust in Christ for his salvation a year ago and since then, area extremists have been threatening him.
Hindu extremists led by Jintu Gond verbally abused Veko for his faith, ordered him to return to Hinduism and repeatedly beat him, Jhali said, describing an injury to Veko’s head as life-threatening.
He received treatment at a government hospital.
Area Christian leaders submitted a complaint to police in Badanji Thana, but no arrests had been made at press time.
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