22nd February 2008:
Christian participating in a lent meeting were attacked in the Kosmi area of Balaghat district of MP by Bajrang Dal people who then dragged Christians to the police station to lodge an FIR against them.
The Bajrang Dal people attacked without provocation and they were constantly shouting, "Dharmantaran Band Karo." (Stop Conversions).
Mr. Sunil Marawi and Brother Tom George from Kerala are the ones who have suffered physical injuries the most.
The police took complaints from both the parties and FIR's were lodged the next day but no one has been arrested till now.
24th February 2008
Masihi Mandir Church in Chawni area Indore was vandalized by a group of around 125 RSS people who kept shouting "Jo Hindu hit ki baat karega woh desh par raj karega." (The one who will talk of Hindu favor will rule India).
Since the Church was not having any service that time and was locked they damage though extensive did not include any human casualties apart from one Christian boy who was roughed up by 5 Hindutva goons.
The police has arrested 7 people so far.
The Masihi Mandir Church is under litigation for some time now with 4 parties laying claim to the property of the Church. Pray that this incident will unite them and they see sense in standing together at this time.
In another incident in MP, Father Joseph Kappilparampil from Ujjain diocese was arrested following complaint from the students and was allegedly beaten up by a mob.
HE is heading the AMBODIYA parish, under which the Sanjeevan girls hostel at Ujjain is also being run.
He was released on bail on February 14th after his lawyer argued that the charges did not warrant remand.
Pastor Yashwant Paul granted bail
Pastor Yashwant Paul of Samarpan Ministries in Ghaziabad has just received his bail from the High Court of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rev. Yashwant Paul has been in jail since January 21st on false charges of fraud in a case that has been going on for several years. There has been threats of arrest against his wife Monica also, but she has been safe for the time being.
Since there is no clause of an Anticipatory Bail in the state of Uttar Pradesh, it makes matters very complicated for innocent victims of false cases.
The bail was granted yesterday but the bail papers have not yet arrived and since the court is closed tomorrow because of a public holiday, Pastor Yashwant will be home either day after tomorrow or latest by Saturday this week.
God performed a miracle in a way that his file moved quickly than anticipated in the High Court.
The family is grateful for your prayers and concern. Please do continue to pray for Sister Monica's bail as well. The going gets really tough for them as the children are having examinations as well.
Pastor Yashwant needs to be prayed specifically for, that he may not lose his confidence in God and that he would return from the jail, stronger for the Lord and determined for his work in India.
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Arrested Pastor waits for bail
Yashwant Paul an independent Pastor was arrested in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on January 21st on charges of 'fraudulently trying 'to convert a person to Christianity with false promises of employment.
The police has charged Pastor Paul with charges of fraud with reference to a case registered against him earlier in 2004.
The Pastor's wife Mrs. Monica Paul is also named as co-accused in the case Under the Sections 420 and 407 of the Indian Penal Code.
The complainant, Mr. Ramesh Chand has accused Rev. Paul and his wife of having paid to him a sum of Rs. 20,000/- and for promising him a job if he converted to Christianity. However, Rev. Paul and his wife
have vehemently denied the charges.
Rev. Paul is currently lodged in the District Jail, Ghaziabad, UP, after his bail plea was rejected by the magistrate and the Sessions court. He will, after 14 days appeal before the High Court for bail.
Please pray for him, his wife and his children as they go through this trying time.
For More Christian Persecutions in India: http://christianpersecutionindia.blogspot.com/
Christian participating in a lent meeting were attacked in the Kosmi area of Balaghat district of MP by Bajrang Dal people who then dragged Christians to the police station to lodge an FIR against them.
The Bajrang Dal people attacked without provocation and they were constantly shouting, "Dharmantaran Band Karo." (Stop Conversions).
Mr. Sunil Marawi and Brother Tom George from Kerala are the ones who have suffered physical injuries the most.
The police took complaints from both the parties and FIR's were lodged the next day but no one has been arrested till now.
24th February 2008
Masihi Mandir Church in Chawni area Indore was vandalized by a group of around 125 RSS people who kept shouting "Jo Hindu hit ki baat karega woh desh par raj karega." (The one who will talk of Hindu favor will rule India).
Since the Church was not having any service that time and was locked they damage though extensive did not include any human casualties apart from one Christian boy who was roughed up by 5 Hindutva goons.
The police has arrested 7 people so far.
The Masihi Mandir Church is under litigation for some time now with 4 parties laying claim to the property of the Church. Pray that this incident will unite them and they see sense in standing together at this time.
In another incident in MP, Father Joseph Kappilparampil from Ujjain diocese was arrested following complaint from the students and was allegedly beaten up by a mob.
HE is heading the AMBODIYA parish, under which the Sanjeevan girls hostel at Ujjain is also being run.
He was released on bail on February 14th after his lawyer argued that the charges did not warrant remand.
Pastor Yashwant Paul granted bail
Pastor Yashwant Paul of Samarpan Ministries in Ghaziabad has just received his bail from the High Court of Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rev. Yashwant Paul has been in jail since January 21st on false charges of fraud in a case that has been going on for several years. There has been threats of arrest against his wife Monica also, but she has been safe for the time being.
Since there is no clause of an Anticipatory Bail in the state of Uttar Pradesh, it makes matters very complicated for innocent victims of false cases.
The bail was granted yesterday but the bail papers have not yet arrived and since the court is closed tomorrow because of a public holiday, Pastor Yashwant will be home either day after tomorrow or latest by Saturday this week.
God performed a miracle in a way that his file moved quickly than anticipated in the High Court.
The family is grateful for your prayers and concern. Please do continue to pray for Sister Monica's bail as well. The going gets really tough for them as the children are having examinations as well.
Pastor Yashwant needs to be prayed specifically for, that he may not lose his confidence in God and that he would return from the jail, stronger for the Lord and determined for his work in India.
More Details..
Arrested Pastor waits for bail
Yashwant Paul an independent Pastor was arrested in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on January 21st on charges of 'fraudulently trying 'to convert a person to Christianity with false promises of employment.
The police has charged Pastor Paul with charges of fraud with reference to a case registered against him earlier in 2004.
The Pastor's wife Mrs. Monica Paul is also named as co-accused in the case Under the Sections 420 and 407 of the Indian Penal Code.
The complainant, Mr. Ramesh Chand has accused Rev. Paul and his wife of having paid to him a sum of Rs. 20,000/- and for promising him a job if he converted to Christianity. However, Rev. Paul and his wife
have vehemently denied the charges.
Rev. Paul is currently lodged in the District Jail, Ghaziabad, UP, after his bail plea was rejected by the magistrate and the Sessions court. He will, after 14 days appeal before the High Court for bail.
Please pray for him, his wife and his children as they go through this trying time.
For More Christian Persecutions in India: http://christianpersecutionindia.blogspot.com/
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