A staff member of International Christian Concern (ICC) based in India gave a firsthand account of how his home was vandalized and destroyed by a radical Hindu mob. The incident reveals the climate of growing hostility Christians face, especially in northern Indian states, where Hindu nationalist groups have intensified their actions against religious minorities. After the attack, the Christian worker and his family were left homeless and without access to basic resources, forced to seek shelter elsewhere.
The attack is part of a pattern documented across India, where groups linked to the Hindutva movement (Hindu supremacy) have been held responsible for hundreds of incidents involving violence, arson, and intimidation against Christians, especially in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Jharkhand. Pastors have been arrested on false charges of "forced conversion", churches have been attacked during services, and Christian families have been driven out of their communities. The BJP-led central and state governments have often shown reluctance to hold the attackers accountable.
Although India’s Constitution guarantees religious freedom and equality before the law, these principles have been applied inconsistently to Christian minorities. International human rights organizations have documented an alarming increase in anti-Christian violence in India in recent years, with the country steadily falling in religious freedom rankings. The courage of Christians who remain in their communities even after attacks, continuing to bear witness and build churches, is a powerful testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.
Pray for the family of the ICC worker who lost his home and for all Christians in India displaced because of their faith. Ask God to provide housing, safety, and restoration for families affected by Hindu violence. Intercede for the Indian government to hold attackers accountable and effectively protect the rights of religious minorities. Cry out for the Church in India to grow in spiritual depth and maturity, becoming an instrument of peace and transformation in society.
