Following the attack, four Christians were detained by police for more than eight hours. While in police custody, these Christians were tortured, mocked, and falsely accused of a crime they did not commit.

According to one of them, more than 30 Bajrang Dal activists and another dozen police officers attacked the Sunday gathering at approximately noon. The assailants forced their way into the hall being used for worship and began beating the Christians that had gathered.

With the help of local Christian leaders, the four Christians were able to secure bail and were released at approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, ICC’s article says.  Much of this violence is perpetrated by radical Hindu nationalists, however, police participation is becoming a more common aspect of Christian persecution in India.

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