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March 26, 2002 - A Christian man was beaten up by an anti-Christian mob in Badaga village. Brother Raman died on Easter morning as a result of the injuries incurred during this beating. (India Mail)
February 17, 2002 - A Catholic church near the city of Mysore was attacked by a group of Hindu militants wearing saffron bandanas. Several people were injured by the armed group, which shouted slogans blaming the church for coercing people to accept Christianity. Four of those attacked were admitted to a local hospital for treatment. (India News)
February 8, 2002 - A group of Christians gathering at a new convert's home in Nagpur, Maharashtra state were attacked by a mob of over 500 people, who threw stones at the Christians and threatened to burn them alive. The local police chief refused to help the Christians but instead warned them to quit their evangelistic activities. The church is being targeted by Hindu fundamentalists because of its bold outreach and the number of Hindus converting to the Christian faith through their ministry. (Compass)
October, 2001 – The government is threatening to confiscate various church estates in the state of Bihar, northern India. Already, the government attempted to take 75 acres of Gaya Mission School land. Christians in the city of Patna said that a “well planned conspiracy by communal forces to eliminate Christianity from Bihar” was heavily in process. (Compass)