Four Christians – a married couple and their two children – were beaten by a mob of extremists and left with serious injuries in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
The attack in Asrith village, Korra Gram Panchayat, Sukma District, took place on 14 April.
The attackers attempted to force the four – Sodi Motu, Sodi Paike, Vetti Shanthi and Madvi Mangl to undergo Ghar Wapsi, a ceremony of reconversion to Hinduism.
Please pray for the recovery of four Christian converts beaten and left injured by extremists in Chhattisgarh, India
The injured victims are undergoing medical treatment at Sukma Government Hospital.
Barnabas Aid contacts reported that this was a repeat attack by the extremist group, who had targeted the family two years ago. A police complaint was filed at that time, but the case has not yet been heard in court.
In March 2026 Chhattisgarh passed a new Freedom of Religion Bill (commonly referred to as an anti-conversion law) that strengthens the existing law regulating religious conversions and criminalising those believed to be obtained through force, fraud or allurement.
Extremists often wrongly believe that such laws criminalise all conversions from Hinduism, or even that they outlaw any form of Christian worship.
The context for religious minorities in India is complex; some states are pursuing an aggressive anti-Christian agenda, while others promote tolerance and coexistence.
How you can pray
Pray for the recovery of our brothers and sisters from their injuries, and ask that they will remain firm in their faith. Pray also for the Lord’s protection over His people across India, particularly converts to Christianity who often face even greater hostility and suspicion.
