The Christian families now face a social boycott by Hindu villagers, denying them access to the village’s water well, agricultural fields, and social events.

On the 15th of October, the Christian families of Mattadi village, located in the Dantewada District, were called to a village meeting by village elders. At this meeting, the Christians were asked to convert to Hinduism and participate in a Ghar Wapsi program organized by the VHP.

When the Christians refused, a mob of Hindu villagers became very angry and physically attacked Budram, a Christian man from Mattadi. Following this incident, the Christian families fled Mattadi village and took shelter in a church located in a nearby village for eight days.

Upon the advice of police and promises of protection, the Christian families returned to Mattadi village on the 24th of October. However, local Christians report they are now subject to a social boycott in which they are denied access to the village’s water well, agricultural fields, and social events.

Source: persecution.org