An Indian pastor was forced to flee his home last month after attackers disrupted a Christian celebration and accused him of bribing people to convert.
Pastor Raju, from Karnataka state, was leading a special thanksgiving gathering, following the miraculous healing of a villager, when Hindu fundamentalists attacked, throwing mud over the worshippers and their food.
He was threatened, arrested and later accused of bribing people with money and food to become Christians.
Release partners provided him with temporary accommodation before securing his bail and obtaining legal support for him. 'This is the price they pay for their faith. It is not easy living as a Christian in this state: it is a challenge,' said one of our partners.
Release International.
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