Hindus Attack Gospel Media Team in Tamil Nadu state, India

By James Varghese
Special Correspondent in India for ASSIST News Service

TAMIL NADU, INDIA (ANS) — A Gospel media team was attacked by a group of Hindu radicals at a village in called Erode in Tamil Nadu state, India on Wednesday, July 22.

According to news released by the All India Christian Council (aicc) on their website www.christiancouncil.in, the team consisting of 10 members was badly harassed and then later taken forcibly to a temple nearby for further humiliation.

According to the news source, at the temple they were made to lie down in the hot sun and pay obeisance to the deity. They also reported that while they were forced to do so, they were kicked all over their bodies for allegedly indulging in “conversion” activities in the area.

The website reported that the Hindu radicals seized all the gospel literature from the team and set it on fire and they also damaged their team vehicle.

Their story went on to say that a Christian, who was passing by saw the incident, informed the police. The police team rushed to the spot and rescued them from further consequences. All the team members were provided first aid with the help of local doctors.

The website reported that the team members were then allowed to go. One of the team members had to be taken to hospital for treatment of injuries.

The team members have been working in this area for the last eight months.

The All India Christian Council has condemned the attack on the media team and sought action against the culprits.