At least eight Protestant Christians were injured after a mob of Hindu nationalists allegedly attacked them in Kotamateru village of Odisha’s Malkangiri district while they were returning from church, Christian leaders said on Sunday. The injured are receiving treatment at a district hospital, according to police. Christian community leaders accused members of the Hindu nationalist group Bajrang Dal of carrying out the attack, claiming it followed months of pressure on local Christians to convert to Hinduism. Odisha has a history of anti-Christian violence, and religious minority groups say incidents of…

Members of the Christian community in India have raised serious allegations of harassment and intimidation by a local Hindu leader, claiming the actions are driven by an extremist belief that India belongs only to Hindus. Community representatives say the harassment has created fear and insecurity among religious minorities, disrupting their daily lives and freedom of worship. Rights groups have urged authorities to investigate the allegations impartially and ensure the protection of constitutional rights for all citizens, regardless of faith. Video Link