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122	Church set on fire in Telangana, India	January 16, 2015	Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India	On January 16 in Tadur village located in the Mahabubnagar, Telangana, a Church was set on fire by assailants. The Parimala Beautiful Church was mainly a  temporary structure constructed of thatches, bamboo and tarps. After the members of the church met for prayers on the day from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the church was torched by unknown assailants. At about 8:30 p.m., a local bus driver was passing by the church and noticed smoke and flames were clearly visible coming from the building. Immediately, the bus driver informed the police and the locals about the fire at the church. Church members, police and a fire engine rushed to the church, but by then more than half of the building had been reduced to ashes. Almost everything inside the church was destroyed by the fire including carpets, instruments, and church literature like songbooks and Bibles. A First Information Report (FIR) was booked by the police and an investigation is now underway.
123	Christians threatened to stop Church in Maharashtra, India	January 18, 2015	Pune, Maharashtra, India	On January 18, 2015 at Chinchwad, Pune Hindutva fundamentalists came and threatened a community of Christians who were praying together on a Sunday morning in a rented premise. Sis. Meeka Londhe from the Christ for All Church and others were threatened saying that they would not be allowed to pray and gather as a Church from the following Sunday. A report was filed at the Chinchwad Police station and the police have assured protection to the Christians.
124	Church suddenly denied premises for Sunday Worship in Uttar Pradesh, India	January 18, 2015	Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India	On January 18, in Abhay Khand 1, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, the Amarpali School authorities, under the influence of local Hindutva groups refused the Church led by Evangelist Raju Danaiel to gather for Sunday worship services. The Church was being conducted in the premise since 2010.
125	Prayer meeting attacked in Kerala, India	January 19, 2015	Trivandrum, Kerala, India	On January 19 in Mannanthala, Trivandrum, Kerala, a prayer meeting of the Indian Evangelical Lutheran Church was attacked by 6 persons who beat up the pastor and 3 other Christians in the prayer meeting.  An FIR has been lodged at the Trivandrum Medical College.
126	Bibles thrown in public to incite violence in Tamil Nadu, India	January 21, 2015	Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India	On January 21 in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, Bibles were thrown over the road in front of the Office of the District Collector by the Munnani members. This was an act to incite violence against Christians. A petition is being prepared to be filed by press time.
127	Construction of Christian School and Hospital stopped in Maharashtra, India	January 21, 2015	Navapur, Nandurbar, Maharashtra, India	On January 21 in Navapur, Dulia Sakri, it was reported that the construction of a school and a hospital by Alpha Ministries was  stopped by local villagers under the influence of local Hindutva fundamentalists.  An FIR and Police Complaint was filed  after which the Sakri Court delivered an unfavorable judgment. The case is at the Aurangabad High Court by press time.
128	Permission to conduct Sunday Worship service revoked in Telangana, India	January 21, 2015	Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Telangana, India	On January 21 in Malkajgiri near Secunderabad, the permission to conduct the Sunday Services of the Church led by Ps. Sudhakar Reddy was denied by the local authorities after being influenced by Hindutva fundamentalists. A writ Petition was filed on January 22 by Adv. P. Joshua Sureshkumar (09246372436) against the Principal Secretary and Commissioner, DCP, ACP and the SHO. The Church has been seeking and receiving permissions for all such meetings in various venues for the past one year.
129	Top State Official stopped from preaching Faith in Tamil Nadu, India	January 23, 2015	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	On January 23 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, The Tamil Nadu government directed one of its IAS officers not to go ahead with “preaching and propagating“ his faith as it is against service rules and could create communal disharmony. In a letter, TN chief secretary K Gnanadesikan told the commissioner for disciplinary proceedings, Umashankar: “It has been brought to the notice of government that you are going to take part in preaching and propagating activities in Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari districts from January 24 to January 26 which are likely to cause communal disharmony and disturbance to public order. You are directed not to indulge in such activities which are unbecoming of a member of the service, failing which, necessary and appropriate action would be taken under relevant provisions of All India Services (conduct) Rules, 1968 read with the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal ) Rules, 1969.“ The chief secretary also referred to Umashankar's previous visit to Kanyakumari district on January 16 in which “he indulged in activities which created disturbance to public order resulting in registration of two cases in Pudukadai police station in the district“. Umashankar said “guided by God,“ he has cancelled seven prayer meetings scheduled in the next few days, but said he will move the high court against the government's direction.
130	Church Priest arrested on false allegations in Rajasthan, India	January 23, 2015	Jaipur, Rajasthan, India	On January 23 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, it was reported that Rev. Sumit Chauhan of the Jodhpur Methodist Church was arrested on false allegations of rape. Though the Father is based in Jodhpur, he is presently in the Jaipur Central Jail. No allegations have been proved to be true till press time.
131	Church Premises writen off as Government property in Himachal Pradesh, India	January 23, 2015	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh	On January 23 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Fr. P. M. Pardeshi reported that the CPWD wrote off the Shimla CNI Church as government property. The Church that was handed over in 1948 was not in possession till 1993 after which regular prayers have been conducted at the Church till date. The Father had also filed a petition in 2010 under the provisions of the Revision Petition of 2005 with regard to the use of places of worship.
132	Christian attacked for putting up picture of Jesus in Maharashtra, India	January 25, 2015	Nala Sopara, Palghar, Maharashtra, India	On January 25, in Nala Sopara near Mumbai in Palghar District,  Maharashtra, Bro. Pramod Sahu was threatened and attacked for displaying a picture of Jesus in his garage. He is a mechanic who runs his garage shop for welding, and spray painting. A group of men objected him for putting up the picture in the garage and threatened to kill him if he put up the picture again or reported the attack to the authorities. No action was taken till press time.
133	Pastor and his wife brutally beaten in Uttar Pradesh, India	January 25, 2015	Bhadohi,  Sant Ravidas Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India	On January 25 in Gyanpur, Bhadohi, a mob beat up Ps. Jomon Scaria and his wife Jaya at his house. They kicked his wife on the stomach. Tensions had prevailed in the area for the past three days, and the Pastor had called off the Sunday worship service after taking advice from the local police. In spite of taking precautions, the mob came to the Pastor's house and brutally beat him and his wife.
134	Prayer meeting stopped for over a month in Uttar Pradesh, India	January 31, 2015	Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, India	On January 31, 2015 in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, a Pastor has been stopped from conducting Christian prayer meetings in his house for over a month. Sankar Verma has been conducting a Christian prayer meeting in his house in Palendar ki Bagiya, Tharagjeet Nagar  every Sunday for the past 5 years without any disturbance. 0n December  25, 2015, the police allegedly stopped Christmas celebrations and forced him to leave a letter in writing saying that he would not conduct any prayer meetings in his house without permission.
135	Pastor threatened in Karnataka, India	January 31, 2015	Hoskote, Bangalore, Karnataka, India	In January 31, 2015 in Hoslkote, Bangalore, Karnataka, Pastor M. P. Samuel was threatened and asked to stop prayer meetings by the local police. He said that he was not able to feel safe since the police themselves were harassing him.
136	Church threatened to stop services at Uttar Pradesh, India	February 2, 2015	Bhadohi,  Sant Ravidas Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India	On February 2 at Khetalpur, Bhadohi, a group of Hindu fundamentalists came and threatened staff of the Khetalpur Vishwavani Church to stop all prayers and church services immediately. They said that they would beat up Rev. Bacchelal if he conducted the Church the following Sunday. The Church has been in the area for the past 17 years. The incident was reported at the Aurahi Police Station and the police provided the Church with protection on the following Sunday.
137	Church Vandalized in Delhi, India	February 2, 2015	Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, India	On February 2, 2015 in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, a church was vandalised. According to the members of St. Alphonsa's Church, unidentified people jumped in from the main gate wall and broke opened the main gate of the church at around 3 am. They ransacked the sacristy cupboards, opened the tabernacle and took the ciborium and emptied it by putting the hosts on the table, the church members said.
138	Christian School attacked in Jharkhand by locals after false accusations in Jharkhand, India	February 2, 2015	Sahibganj, Jharkhand, India	On February 2, 2015 in Barharwa, Sahibganj, Jharkhand, an agitated crowd of over 1000 people burst into a Christian school premises all on a sudden shouting 'Jai Shri Ram, Beef Eaters go back, we will break your Christian statues' etc. Thereafter, the crowd ran amok stoning, brick-batting, damaging and destroying school and church property. The  Holy Family English Medium School level, is run by the Sisters of the Holy Family Congregation. The immediate provocation to the sudden outburst was a false complaint of a girl child’s mother  being molested by a teacher.  A 4-standard girl alleged that Vincent Kujur who had physically abused her. The statement of the child has not been taken however, the child's guardians have issued a statement against the teacher. When the school had reopened after the school, the children had made New year cards for the teacher Vincent. He in appreciation of the gesture pat the child's back in encouragement. This gesture has been alleged as abuse.
139	Pastor threatened to stop conducting prayers in Uttar Pradesh, India	February 7, 2015	Bhadohi,  Sant Ravidas Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India	On February 7, 2015 in Jagapur, Bhadohi, a pastor was threatened to stop the Church that he was leading. The Hindu fundamentalists threatened Pastor Ashok Kumar from the Yeshu Darbar and asked him to stop prayers in the area. No report was filed till press time.
140	Christians attacked in Odisha, India	February 7, 2015	Malkangiri, Odisha, India	On February 7 in Sigal Village, Malkangiri, about 40 Christians of the Khoya Tribe were attacked and beaten by Hindutva fundamentalists and were being forced to take a dip in the river as part of a Hindu ritual. The fundamentalists also filed a false complaint against the Christians alleging physical violence.  The Hindutva fundamentalists have been threatening the Christians for the past three days.
141	Church asked to close down in Telangana, India	February 7, 2015	Hyderabad, Telangana, India	On February 7, 2015 in Barangpet Village, Hyderabad, 7 Hindu fundamentalists came and threatened Pastor Padma and her husband Bro. G. Baburaoforcing them to Shalom Church of the Victory Ministries. They shouted saying that the Church land does not belong to them. Ps. Padma had bought the land and have been working in the village since 2002. The fundamentalists had earlier come on January 26, 2015 after which the pastor had gone to report the incident at Meerpet Police Station. They went back yesterday too, but Police refused to file the report on both occasions.
142	Church threatened to discontinue worship in Tamil Nadu, India	February 7, 2015	Cumbam Valley, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India	On February 7, 2015 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, the Worship service of  the Church run by Rhema Revival Ministries, Diocese of Cumbam Valley  by a mob of Hindutva fundamentalists. They threatened the Church leaders to not to continue the worship services at the Church in Bumiakoundampatti.  Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Gnanaprahasam, the Bishop of the diocese has condemned the same and filed a report at the Allinagaram Police Station following the incident
143	Four Christian women beaten and a woman stripped in Jharkhand, India	February 8, 2015	Chatra, Jharkhand, India	On February 8 at Navardi, Chatra, Jharkhand, Hindu fundamentalists attacked a prayer meeting, dragged four women out to the road ,  and stripped the clothes off of one lady. The  fundamentalists barged into one Christian 's house at about 4 p.m after the ladies finished their prayer meeting ,pulled them out to the road , beat them and later took off the saree of a lady who hosted the prayer meeting and tore her blouse as  they  continue to shout all kinds of vulgar words at them. The fundamentalists also threatened to impose a fine on the Christians if they do not stop worshiping Christ. Police registered an FIR against the attackers and promised to give protection to the Christians.
144	Construction of Church opposed in Assam, India	February 9, 2015	Jorhat, Assam, India	On February 9, 2015 in Gohainjan, Jorhat, a mob opposed the construction of a temporary church building in Bhagyolakhi village. A mob of over 100 Hindutva fundamentalists threatened Mr. Kunti Urang, who had donated land for the Believers Church, saying that he would have to leave the village if the Church was built. Fr. Jethu Uriah was warned of dire consequences if he started building the Church.  No report was filed till press time.
145	Two Christian women falsely acused in Tamil Nadu, India	February 10, 2015	Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India	On February 10, 2015 in Gudiyattam, Vellore, two persons were arrested for false allegations of promoting Christianity in the Gudiyattam Government Hospital. The police arrested Radha Krishnan (65) and H Anitha (39), who are cousins and residents of Melalathur. According to police officials, Anitha’s husband Henry Pula was a pastor in a church in Melalathur. He died 40 days ago due to a chronic disease. So, Anitha gave loaves of bread and Bibles to 60 patients in the government hospital as a form of ritual in Gudiyattam on Tuesday. A case was registered under section 447 (Punishment for criminal trespass) and 153 (A) (Promoting enmity between groups on grounds of religion and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) in Gudiyattam town police station.
146	Attempt of damaging Crossin Haryana, India	February 11, 2015	Hisar, Haryana, India	On February 11, 2015 in Hisar, Haryana, Hindutva fundamentalists attempted to destroy a cross in opposition to the Church that was being constructed in the area. The Believers Church building that was under construction was nearing completion when the incident occurred. When the cross was being put on the church building, about 20 Hindutva fundamentalists came and opposed saying that the Church could not be built there. The Police were informed  after which the issue was resolved.
147	Convent School Vandalised and Robbed in New Delhi, India	February 12, 2015	Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, India	On February 12, 2015 at Vasant Vihar, New Delhi, a convent school was vandalized and robbed. School officials say the window of the principal's room was broken by the unknown attackers and Rs.8,000 was reported to be missing.
148	Christian meeting disrupted in Chhattisgarh, India	February 12, 2015	Geedam, Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, India	On February 12 in Geedam, the gospel meeting of Evangelist Ravi Abraham for which permissions were already sought, was disrupted and forced to close down. The meeting was arranged by Gospel for Chirst Mission from 10-12 February, 2015. The mob attacked the meeting on the third day of the meeting.
149	Church set on fire in Chhattisgarh, India	February 13, 2015	Janjgir, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India	On 13th February 2015 in Akaltara, Janjgir , Bilaspur, a Church was set on fire by unidentified assailants late evening. Rev. Fr. Yeswer Lehre had conducted fasting prayer meeting in the Belivers Church from 11am to 3pm. After the prayer meeting over, Fr. Yeswer locked the church door and went back to his home. Around 6:30pm, he received a call  that some unidentified men broke open the doors of the Church dragged books, petromax and other articles just outside the Church door and set fire on them. By the time they had rushed and put off the fire,half of the main Church door was also damaged. An FIR was filed but no action was taken till press time.
150	Pastor threatened by Fundamentalists in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh	February 13, 2015	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India	On Febraury  13 , 2015 in Bhopal,  local fundeamentalists threatened a pastor and asked him to discontinue his Church in the area. Ps. Harikishan Rana has been under continuous threat from the Hindutva fundamentalists in the area. Earlier, on November 4, 2014, the pastor and six chrisitians were attacked by the mob of  over 250 people. They had entered their homes, stripped them naked and stole away goods worth Rs. 2 Lakhs. An FIR was filed Bikhiriya Police Station the same day. The pastor is still receiving continuous threats from the fundamentalists. No action has been taken till press time.
151	Cross vandalized in Telangana, India	February 18, 2015	Secunderabad, Telangana, India	On February 18, 2015, Neredmet, Secunderabad, the Cross that was built in the center of the land that belonged the Church of South India, Meredmet Pastorate, Diocese of Gadag was dismantled by unidentified persons. A complained was lodged at the Neredmet Police Station but no action was taken till press time.
152	Statue desecrated in Goa, India	February 22, 2015	Navelim, Margao, Goa	On February 22, 2015 in Navelim, Margao, Goa, unidentified miscreants vandalised the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes by breaking the glass casket which was installed on a pedestal near the Holy Cross.
153	Pastor beaten in Tamil Nadu, India	February 22, 2015	Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India	On February 22, 2015 in Palnamkuppam, Tirupattur, Vellore, Ps. Paulraj of the Revival Prayer House was beaten by a mob for conducting a Church service in the area. The local panchayat has agreed to verify the incident, however, no report was filed till press time.
154	Church repairs stopped in Tamil Nadu, India	February 22, 2015	Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India	On February 22, 2015 in Swaminathapuram, Kanyakumari, fundamentalists objected to the repairs that were being made to the Church. The incident occurred when the New Life Assembly of God Church had begun to repair their Church's roof and a mob came to stop the work. They objected to the Church's presence in the area. A report was filed in the local police station till press time.
155	Two Chritians arrested in Chhattisgarh, India	February 24, 2015	Pithora, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, India	On February 24 in Pithora, two Christians were arrested after false allegation of conversion was filed agaisnt them. Rev. Nilesan Tandi of the Church of North India and Ps. Asrikh Das of the Believers Church were arrested and were kept under custody. No action was taken till press time.
156	Church vandalized in Karnataka, India	February 24, 2015	Mangalore, Karnataka, India	On February 24, 2015, in Mangalore, the St. Joseph's Church was vandalized at night. Its window panes and door were damaged, though the statues within remained untouched. A report was filed.
157	Christian beaten by Police in Rajasthan, India	February 25, 2015	Jaipur, Rajasthan, India	On February 25, 2105 in Jaipur, the Mansarovar Police station indulged blatantly in the custodial violence of the 20 members from the Hebron Church of Hyderabad who had come to Jaipur. At the behest of the hindutva fundamentalists who hurled abuses and barged into the house in Shanti Nagar, Gurjar ki Thadi, where they were staying, the police carried out this action.They pushed these 20 Christians in 2 jeeps and kicked them and pushed them on reaching the police station. They were made to spread their palms and were hit with a patta, photographs give the evidence of serious injuries on the palms and wrists. At least 6 people were seriously injured including one whose wrist watch was damaged.
158	Church attacked during prayer in Telangana, India	February 28, 2015	Rangareddy, Telangana, India	On February 28 at Chellapally, Mandal, Rangareddy, Telangana, a mob of 30 fundamentalists came and attacked the Chellapally Baptist Church and beat up 3 persons. The Church was hosting the month-end prayer in the evening when some neighbors objected the use of speakers in the Church compound. Even after decreasing the sound, the mob came and attacked the Christians who were gathered for prayer. No persons were injured and no damage to property was reported. No report was filed till press time.
159	Church Door taken off the walls in Tamil Nadu, India	February 28, 2015	Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India	On Feb 28 in Nagercoil, fundamentalists came and ripped apart the door from the walls of a Church. The new doors were installed on February 26 at the Newman Missionary Society Church's building that was being constructed and nearing completion. No report has been filed till press time.
160	Christian prayer stopped by protesters in Madhya Pradesh, India	March 1, 2015	Jobat, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India	On March 1, 2015 in jobat, Alirajpur, Hindutva fundamentalists raised slogans outside a prayer hall falsely accusing Christians of conversions. Around 300 Christians were present in the Church of North India's prayer hall on Jhabua Road when the fundamenetalists arrived at 10 am, nearly an hour after the Sunday prayer began. They raised anti-Christian slogans and also hurled insults during their protest till the police arrived. No report was filed.
161	Pastor denied permission to conduct Church services in Tamil Nadu, India	March 2, 2015	Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India	On March 2, 2015 in Nagapalli Anai (Dam) area, Pennagaram Taluk, it was reported that Ps. Manivaran of the Holy Bible Revival Church was denied permission to conduct Church service in the area. The local tehsildar issued a statement to him denying entry into the area without citing any explanation. Earlier, the Church was stopped in January 2015 as local groups opposed his entering in to the village.
162	Burial Service disrupted in Haryana, India	March 6, 2015	Faridabad, Haryana, India	On March 6, 2015 in Paali near Faridabad, a Christian burial ceremony was disrupted, stopped by local villagers and later the Christians were chased away from the cemetery. Ps. Mahipal Singh along with 70-80 Christians had gathered at Paali Christian Cemetery for a burial service. When they had begun digging the pit for the coffin to be lowered down, fundamentalists in about 12 bikes came to the spot and stopped the digging of the pit. They said that this land's soil cannot be used to bury a Christian. The mob then grew to about 700 people with local villagers joining in, who then started damaging vehicles, the ambulance that was carrying the body and chased away all the Christians. The Police then came to the spot and escorted the Pastor and 3 others who had stayed back with the body to another Christian Cemetery at Faridabad Sector 19 where the ceremony was completed. Two Christians are still reported to be at the hospital. The land that was being disputed to be used for burial was allotted recently by the Haryana Government to be used as a Christian Cemetery and about 6 burials had already taken place on the land.
163	Pastor falsely acused of conversion in Madhya Pradesh, India	March 7, 2015	Barwani, Madhya Pradesh	On March 7, 2015 in Barwani, Pas. Lalsingh was arrested near Julwania Police Station at 3:30pm on false allegations of conversion during a prayer meeting. The local villagers had opposed the prayer and had informed the Police. The Police then transferred him to Rajpur Police Station fearing that the mob would attack them. On the other hand, the Hindutva fundamentalists surrounded the Julwania Police Station to stop the Police to go to Rajpur to complete the formalities. All allegations were proved to be false and they were released the next day.
164	Christians threatened and asked to leave the Church in Haryana, India	March 8, 2015	Faridabad, Haryana, India	On March 8, 2015 in Sector 35, Faridabad, the Bethania Church was disrupted  and later threatened by Hindu Fundamentalists during their morning worship service.  They beat the Christians while threatening them but no one was reported to be injured. All Christians were asked to leave the premises. The Christians then went to a neighboring branch Church and continued their worship. The Church has been in the area for 24 years. No report was filed till press time.
165	Church attacked and threatened in Haryana, India	March 8, 2015	Jhajjar, Haryana, India	On March 8, 2015,  at Jhajjar, a church was attacked by fundamentalists and vandalized the property. Though no one was hurt, the Anant Parmeshwar ka Mandir Church and few damages to the property were reported. The Police later intervened and settled the matter between the Church and attackers. Though the matter was settled, they have been receiving threats from the fundamentalists to  stop their Church worship.
166	Christian Man and his Sons beaten for their Faith in Chhattisgarh, India	March 8, 2015	Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India	On March 8, 2015 at Jholapara, village Tarkaguda, Bastar, 3 Christians were beaten by his realtives for their faith. Kamal Nag, who is the  believer of Bastar For Christ Movement Church, Tarkaguda and his two sons, Boti and Raju were attacked and badly beaten up by his relatives, instigated by Hindutva fundamentalists at about 5 PM.  Kamalibai, sister of Kamal Nag, her son Baldev, Lachchhiram Kashyap, Bhagirathi Nag and others forced Kamal Nag and his sons to give up their faith in Jesus. When they stood firm and refused to renounce Jesus, they started abusing and beating them. They forcibly took possession of the portion of agricultural field along with tress, belonging to Kamal Nag. Kamalibai and others filed a false FIR against Kamal Nag and two sons, accusing them of threatening and beating. The case was registered under IPC Sections 294, 323, 506 & 34 on 08.03.2015. When Kamal Nag and his sons approached Badanji Police Station, they refused to even accept the complaint. They were arrested and later released on bail from the police station.
167	Christian Man opposed for his Faith in Haryana, India	March 9, 2015	Rohtak, Haryana, India	On March 9, 2015 in Farmana Badshahpur Village, Rohtak, local villagers objected to Mr. Mukesh being a part of Uddar ka Jeevan church in Kalanaur. Fundamentalists gathered outside the Primary Health Center where he was employed and protested him being a Christian. They created a ruckus in protest threatening him not to share about his faith  and go to church. Later, they opposed him working at the Heath Center and got him fired by his contractors. No report was filed filed till press time.
168	Pastor and Christians beaten by mob in West Bengal, India	March 10, 2015	Rayapara, Dankuni, Hooghly, West Bengal, India	On March 10, 2015 at Rayapara, Dankuni, Hooghly, a pastor and 4 other Christians were attacked and beaten by a mob. The incident occurred when Pastor John while conducting prayer  along with his mother in law and four other women were attacked by Hindutva  fundamentalists in the village. The prayer was organized in one of the Christian family's house who attended the Agape In Action Church for prayer between 6 to 7 pm . A mob of about 200 people came and took the pastor along with other Christians to a nearby temple and forced them to perform Hindu rituals. When they refused to comply with their demands, they starting beating them. The ladies were beaten up by the ladies of the community who had also gathered.No report has been filed till press time.
169	Under-construction church vandalised and cross replaced with Hanuman idol in Haryana, India	March 14, 2015	Hisar, Haryana, India	On March 14, 2015 at Hisar, Haryana, an under-construction church in Kaimri village was found to be vandalised by a group and the cross replaced with an idol of Hanuman. Father Subhash Chand of Believers Church lodged a complaint against 14 people, following which a case was registered by police under sections 147 (Punishment for rioting), 153A (promoting enmity between groups), 295 (destroying, damaging a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class of persons), 380 (theft in a building), 506 (criminal intimidation) of IPC. Police said that on March 6, a group of youths entered the plot where the church was being built, and forcibly installed a Hanuman idol there. Earlier, on Febraury 11, 2015, fundamentalists had attempted to destroy the cross installed on the Church Building that was under construction.
170	Christians asked to leave village in West Bengal, India	March 15, 2015	Rayapara, Dankuni, Hooghly, West Bengal, India	On March 15, 2015 at Rayapara, Dankuni, Hooghly, 11 families were forcibly asked to leave the village by Hindutva fundamentalists. Out of 11 families, 10 families are still there in the village as they own a house in the village whereas one family who had a rented accommodation moved out of the village and are staying with the Pastor of Agape In Action Church. Earlier, on March 10, 2015, a mob had attacked the Christians in the village during a prayer. No report has been filed till press time.
171	Nun raped in West Bengal, India	March 15, 2015	Ranaghat, Nadia, West Bengal, India	On March  15, 2015 in Ranaghat, a 71-year-old nun of a convent school was gang-raped early on Saturday. She was injured so badly that she had to undergo a surgery. The elderly nun was assaulted when a band of robbers raided the Convent of Jesus and Mary, reportedly stole more than Rs. 8 lakhs and vandalized its chapel.
172	Construction of Church opposed in Andhra Pradesh, India	March 16, 2015	Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India	On March 16, 2015 in Vishakapatnam, fundamentalists opposed to the construction of the Church building in the area. The independent church led by Bro. Ashok Kumar has been there for 20 years in a small hut with 50 members which was now being constructed into a proper building. No report was filed till press time.
173	Christians falsely accused in Madhya Pradesh, India	March 16, 2015	Multai, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India	On March 16, 2015 in Multai, Police detained four pastors for two days  “ as a preventive measure from the violent mob” after the Hindu extremists stopped their prayer meeting, accused them of forceful conversion and dragged them to the police station. The police released the pastors without any charges against them.
174	Church attacked during Bible convention in Madhya Pradesh, India	March 20, 2015	Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India	On March 20, 2015 at Jabalpur, Hindutva fundamentalists attacked a church and a church-run school. The mob vandalized the Cathedral  Church and St. Thomas School premises where a Bible convention was being held. At least 200 Christians were present at the convention. The mob created a ruckus, smashed flowerpots, broke furniture, and fasely accused the Christians of conversion.
175	Church set on fire in Tamil Nadu, India	March 20, 2015	Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India	On March 20, 2015 in Thiruvarur, a Church was set on fire resulting into damage in property. The arson attack took place at the Jesus Loves Prayer House at 11:30 pm. Two days before the incident, fundamentalists had objected to the repairs that the Church was undertaking and had threatened the Pastor. The Police then intervened to ensure that the repair work was not obstructed and that it continued. An FIR has been filed at the Peralam police station post the incident.
176	Church attacked in Maharashtra, India	March 21, 2015	New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India	On March 21, 2015 at New Panvel, Navi Mumbai, the St George Catholic Church was attacked in the early hours as unidentified men hurled stones inside the church and damaged the glass enclosure of the statue. According to the CCTV footage, the attack was carried out by two persons who were riding pillion on a motorcycle at around 1:30 am when they hurled stones at the Church located near a bridge in the area. In the incident, the covering glass outside the statue of Saint George got damaged.
177	Prayer Meeting attacked in Uttar Pradesh, India	March 25, 2015	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India	On March 25, 2015 in Agra, mob attacked a prayer meeting and beat up the Chirstians present in the house. Pastor Vishal Kindle and 3 other Christians were beaten by the mob of Hindu fundamentalists.  Pastor and other Christians had gathered in one of their church member's house for a prayer meeting when they  were attacked. Even the women were not spared. Later the Police took the Christians including 4 women to Sadar Police station after which the fundamentalists surrounded the Police Station.
178	Christians attacked in Uttar Pradesh, India	March 25, 2015	Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, India	On March 25, 2015 at Belwaghat Village, Maharajganj, 15 christians were attacked by a mob during a prayer meeting. While Ps. Ramdas and other Christians were praying in one of the Christians' house, a mob of about 20 persons rushed into the house and brutally beat them. They falsely accused them of conversions. A FIR was filed later in the Kothibhar Police Station.
179	Church attacked in Kerala, India	March 26, 2015	Thrissur, Kerala, India	On March 26, 2015 in Kunnamkulam, Trishur, Kerala suspected Hindu extremists partially burned up  Church of God and also the two motor bikes and car of pastor Emmanuel in the wee hours of the morning. The incident took place after the pastor distributed leaflets for conducting Vocational Bible School on  April 6. Police complaint was filed and police investigation is going on.
180	Church asked to vacate premises in Uttar Pradesh, India	March 28, 2015	Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India	On March 28, 2015 in Swar Tehsil, Rampur, Hindutva fundamentalists objected to the Church services and asked the congregation to leave the village. The incident occurred when the leader of the Maswasi Village along with Hindutva fundamentalists came to The Salvation for Asia Church and asked them to vacate the premises that they had hired for Church services. The Church still has two more years left according to the lease deed. No report was filed till press time.
181	Prayer meeting attacked in Kerala, India	March 30, 2015	Kottayam, Kerala, India	On March 30, 2015 in Chingavanam, Kottayam, fundamentalists objected to a prayer meeting and attacked a Christian at the meeing. The incident occurred when while the prayer meeting of the Hebron Ministry Prayer House was conducted , a father and son duo barged into the house and attacked Suresh who led the prayer and asked him to stop the prayer. Such prayer meetings were being conducted at the house for over 2 years, however, for the last past two months, they have been threatened by the father and son repeatedly  for holding prayers.
182	Pastor attacked in Punjab, India	April 1, 2015	Pathankot, Punjab, India	On April 1, 2015 in Dhangusara, Pathankot, the Pastor of the Tarmal Prayer Tower was attacked by Hindutva fundamentalists for starting a Church in the area . An FIR was filed but no action has been taken till press time.
183	Saffron Flag forcefully hoisted at Church in Telangana, India	April 5, 2015	Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India	On April 5, 2015 in in Makthal Mandhal, Mahbubnagar , Hindutva fundamenlists attacked the Easter rising service of Bethel church and manhandled the pastor. The fundamentalists hoisted a saffron flag in one of the poles of  the church premises and when the pastor took down the flag, the fundamentalists started  to create disturbances near the church premises. The pastor was later summoned to the Hindu temple where they verbally abused and manhandled him. Later, the police forced the pastor to compromise with the attackers.
184	Pastors brutally attacked with knives in Telangana, India	April 8, 2015	Mahbubnagar, Telangana, India	On April 8, 2015 in Pebber, Mahbubnagar, a mob of Hindutva fundamentalists shouting “ Jai Shri Ram” forcefully entered into the gospel meeting of pastors, accused them of forceful conversion. The fundamentalists seriously injured four pastors. After the intervention of the local church leaders, the police registered an FIR against five attackers. The incident took place when an Independent Church, Kristu Prema Krupa Mandiram, organized three days of revival meetings in an open area from April 6-8, 2015. More than 300 Christians gathered from nearby villages for the meetings. On the final day during the final session, a mob of Hindu radicals stormed into the meeting with wooden clubs, iron rods, and knives. The attackers, with their well thought-out plans, first destroyed the lights and then broke the PA (public address) system while shouting loud anti-Christian slogans. More than half a dozen Christians sustained severe injuries, as the attackers carried out the violence, hitting Christians indiscriminately, smashing toes and hitting them on their heads.
185	Church construction halted in Tamil Nadu, India	April 9, 2015	Polachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India	On April 9, 2015, the Good News Mission Church at Ramanamadalipuram, Polachi, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu was not allowed to begin the construction of their Church in spite of being granted permission by the local panchayat. The Police report was filed but they have asked the Pastor to seek permission from the SP and the District Collector.
186	Church Foundation Stone vandalized in Uttar Pradesh, India	April 11, 2015	Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India	On April 10, 2015 at Bulandshahr, Haryana, the foundation stone that was laid for the Church to be built was vandalized and broken by unidentified assailants. The Foundation Stone was laid in 1989 at the Methodist Episcopal Church compound, now known as Bulandshahar Methodist Church which presently houses a school and ladies hostel. A complaint was filed the next day, April 11 with the Kotwal of the Avas Vikash Bulandshahr P.S. and a complaint was separately mailed by post to the SSP and the DM . No action has been taken by police till press time.
187	Church banned in Tamil Nadu, India	April 13, 2015	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India	On April 13, 2015 at  Vaylu, Coimbatore  the local Panchayat passed orders to ban the Church in the village. The Apostolic Church with a congregation of about 15 Christians has been in the village for over 4 years. Hindutva fundamentalists had stopped the services in the Church in November 2014 and then passed the order by word to ban the Church. No report was filed till press time.
188	Church vandalized in Agra, India	April 16, 2015	Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India	On April 16, 2015 in Agra, unidentified people damaged four statues of Mother Mary and wrapped a dog chain around one of them in an early morning vandalism at St. Mary's Church. The persons also broke window panes of a car parked inside the church premise. A report has been filed till press time.
189	Christians brutally beaten in Assam, India	April 17, 2015	Goalpara, Assam, India	On April 17, 2015 at Amtola Village, Goalpara, a mob of about 100 Hindu extremists armed with swords, bamboo sticks and stones attacked Christians who were eating after a service at 8 p.m. At least 15 Christians were injured, many of them wounded on their heads and upper bodies.
190	Christians under constant life threats in Chhattisgarh, India	April 20, 2015	Dantewada, Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India	On April 20, 2015 at Mokhpal Village, Dantewada, the Christians in the village have been receiving threats for over two weeks. Hindutva fundamentalists have also  threatened to destroy the church property in the village.  No report was filed till press time.
191	Pastor arrested after false allegations of Conversion in Bihar, India	April 20, 2015	Nawada, Bihar, India	On April 20, 2015 at Hisua, Nawada, 3 pastors were arrested after being falsely accused of conversion. The fundalmentalists had alleged that they were converting mahadalits by using Christian literature. After due investigations, the police said that all allegations against the 3 pastors were false.
192	Church attacked by fundamentalists in Madhya Pradesh, India	May 10, 2015	Dewas, Madhya Pradesh	On May 10, 2015 at Dewas, a pastor and his congregation, were attacked by a mob allegedly led by HIndu Fundamentalists in the evening as the Church was gathered for their Sunday worship as usual. The attackers pushed the Church members around and verbally abused the Pastor, pushing him around as well. Police and media personnel accompanied the attackers. The police took the Pastor and congregation into custody and took them to Kotwali police station in Dewas for questioning. Other local pastors, who had gone to the Sacred Heart School (where the Church normally meets) after hearing the news, were also attacked by fanatics. After midnight the police finally let the congregation members, about 40 people, go. The police subsequently released the Pastor too. No case has been til press time.