On August 21, a mob of Hindu militants attacked a prayer meeting in the town of Indore in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. According to an August 29 report from Compass Direct, ten people were injured in the attack, including a two-year-old child. It appears the attack was aimed at a couple leading the prayer meeting who are facing charges of forcibly converting Hindus to Christianity. The Persecution and Prayer Alert first reported on case of Jagdish and Grace Nayak on July 27.
The attack occurred at 11:30 a.m. when a mob of around 50 reportedly from the militant Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) pelted the building with stones. They then entered the building and began destroying the contents and beating those present. The Nayaks and their baby were badly injured in the assault.
Though the Nayaks were able to identify three of their attackers, the police have denied any involvement by the RSS. The police superintendent, Adarsh Katiyar, told Compass Direct, "The attackers were local people of that area, who claimed the family was converting Hindus to Christianity. They were not from any organization."
Pray for the healing of the Nayaks and others injured in this attack. Pray for safety for this couple, as they continue to minister despite these accusations against them.
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