Activists recorded one hundred fifty-nine incidents of Christian persecution in India
According to the Union of Catholic Asian News (UCAN), 154 incidents of Christian persecution have been confirmed by activists in India. The confirmed incidents come from seventeen different states and mark only the first half of 2021.
In a July 10 press statement, the United Christian Forum (UCF) reported that it has confirmed 154 incidents of persecution against Christians in the first half of 2021.
“This year hasn’t been any different for Indian Christians except that Indian Christians across the globe came together to establish an exclusive day for themselves on July 3 and launched a decade of celebrations to honor the 2,000th anniversary of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ,” the UCF press statement read.
“January witnessed the highest number of incidents with 34 followed by 28 in June, 27 in March, 26 in April, 21 in February and 16 in May,” the press statement continued.
Mob violence accompanied by police at places of worship to disrupt prayer or church services were among the most reported incidents. However, false accusations and arrests under newly enacted anti-conversion laws were also among the reported incidents.
Source: Persecution.org
