India – more violent attacks on Christians

On September 20, 2009, in Andra Pradesh state, suspected Hindu extremists struck a pastor with what appeared to be sharp edged metal rods. They left him bleeding profusely and unconscious on a village road.

Pastor Vanamali Parishudham, 35, was attacked by at least three unidentified men as he returned from Sunday worship, 5km from his home village, Narketpalli. Although he lost a lot of blood, he was taken to the hospital in time to save his life.

Villagers who visited him in hospital told him that the attackers were members of the Hindu extremist group, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), who oppose his preaching and the new prayer house he recently opened in Narketpalli.

Thanks to Tears of the Oppressed for this update.

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