Attacks on Christians in Chhattisgarh on 25 October have raised suspicions that local officials are collaborating with Hindu extremists, church leaders said.
Local officials summoned area Christians to a meeting in Madota village on the pretext of resolving conflict over bans in the district on missionaries and non-Hindu religious activity.
Christians in Madota village gathered at the designated spot all day, but nobody turned up, church leaders said. Armed Hindu extremists wearing saffron bands arrived in the evening, accused the Christians of converting Hindus and beat more than 15 of them; 12 were taken to hospitals for treatment, including seven who were seriously injured, church leaders said.
