Source: International Christian Concern, September 2, 2026
A radical Hindu mob recently attacked a Christian family in Chhattisgarh after they refused to participate in a Hindu reconversion ceremony called Ghar Wapsi.
The mob tore down the roof of the family’s home, leaving seven people exposed to heavy monsoon rains and unable to live safely in the structure.
According to local sources, on July 2, a group of nearly 100 anti-Christian activists, led by Bisahu Dhruv, Mansa Gawde, and Phoolsingh Gawde, surrounded the home of “Kamal Sinha” to force him to undergo Ghar Wapsi. When Sinha refused, tensions escalated, and the mob climbed onto the roof and ripped it apart.
“All of our harvested crops were drenched in the rainwater after the roof was destroyed,” Sinha said.
“By becoming Christians, you have polluted the village and defiled our gods and goddesses,” Dhruv told Sinha. “You should not live here. You do not worship our deities, do not offer coconuts or other offerings, and do not accept the prasad given to our gods. And you follow another religion and another God. Therefore, leave the village. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to live here. We will stop your farming, demolish your house, and drive your entire family out.”
As a result of the attack and ongoing pressure, Sinha’s family was forced to shut down their small grocery shop. The water and electricity connections were also cut off to Sinha’s house.
The full story states that hundreds of families have been evicted this year in Chhattisgarh, one of 13 Indian states with anti-conversion laws. Many are living in makeshift housing in the forests. Please pray for them.
For a more encouraging story from this country, read Women in India Fearlessly Sharing the Gospel (Beyond).
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