Orissa: conversion of Hindu persecutor of Christians

May 15, 2012

Niladri Kanhar, a Hindu village leader involved in the killing of Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, converted to Christianity after an evangelical pastor prayed for the healing of his daughter.

Kanhar was beaten after his conversion and, together with Pabitra Kata, the evangelical pastor, has been jailed on accusations of proselytism.

 

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Further information:

• A former persecutor of Christians and Hindus in Orissa converts and becomes a preacher of the Gospel (Fides)
• "Kill Christians and Destroy Their Institutions" (Catholic World Report, 2008)