In India today, Christian women are also subject to harassment, humiliation and arrest for exercising their faith.
In India today, Christian women are also subject to harassment, humiliation and arrest for exercising their faith.
Apr. 30, 2026 | India

Hindu Extremists Destroy Church, Attack Believers

[8] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Christians in India.

Nine Christians were arrested after a mob attacked their pastor and destroyed their church. Pastor Aravind and his wife, Anjali, have served among a tribal group in western India for 15 years. Since 2014, police have worked with the Hindu militant group Bajrang Dal to oppose their gospel work, and Aravind has been beaten several times. In October 2025, their church service was interrupted by a mob who beat Aravind severely and destroyed the temporary church structure and the couple’s house. Police arrested Anjali and eight other Christian women and threatened some of the non-Christian onlookers who came forward to stand with the Christians against the injustice. The nine women spent five days in jail, and Aravind still has not been granted bail. “God has been our strength,” Aravind said. “A lot of people arrested for other illegal activities got to hear the gospel from us.”

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  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in India: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, as many of them face Hindu persecution. Open Hindu hearts to You, bringing salvation & hope to all India! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Jesus, protect all Your children from persecution in India, bring justice and freedom in spirit and mind to those who are incarcerated for evangelical work. Jesus bring about miracles around them. Strengthen their faith and gift them with You presence! Jesus comfort all those who are persecuted and provide supernatural recovery of mind, soul & spirit.
    Norma A - USA
  • Padre, pedimos por Tu piedad en la vida de Tus siervos en India, en especial lo que ha pasado la comunidad del Pastor Aravind y su esposa, Anjali, que han sido acosados por el grupo militante Bajrang Dal, con colaboracion de la policia, interrumpiendo el servicio y golpeando al Pastor y encarcelaron a varias mujeres. Manifiesta Tu poder, por piedad.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Thank you Father for what you are doing with and through Pastor Aravind and his wife.
    We ask for courage,wisdom and alll that they need to turn this situation around for their good and to the glory of The Lord Jesus.
    Michael O - USA
  • Dear Father, you see the mistreatment of Aravind and the other believers who have been arrested. We deplore the destruction of their buildings.
    We know that in all things you work for the good of those who love you and we thank you that others have heard the Good News because of the believers ' imprisonment.
    May the Indian government allow religiou
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord we pray for Pastor Aravind, his wife Anjali and the eight other women who were jailed. Praise You for their strength and hope in You that gives them the courage to share despite the inherent risk. Please provide Your peace and provision in their lives. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved & Holy Father: Please soften the hearts of these Hindu radicals that they may repent before Jesus. Protect Pastor Aravind & release him from prison. Thank You for his witness to the other prisoners. Lead many to Christ. Protect Anjali & the rest of the flock from attack. Restore what the locusts have eaten. We pray in the Holy Name of Jesus.
    Mario C - USA
  • Merciful and steadfast God, we pray for Aravind and Anjali, your servants who have laboured in love and endured in suffering. Be near to Aravind in his affliction,
    strengthen his body, sustain his spirit, and grant him justice. Be near to Anjali, comfort her in distress, surround her with Your peace, and uphold her with courage that does not fail. Amen
    Philip H - United Kingdom
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