Christian Dalits Attacked for Attending Festival

09 November 2005 0 minutes read

On November 3, villagers in Bhoomas in Gujarat state gathered for a cultural event to celebrate the Hindu New Year. Since the event was public, twelve low-caste Dalit Christians decided to attend. However, when Hindu villagers from a higher caste saw them there, they became furious. Approximately 150 Hindu villagers attacked the Christians. Five were injured and two, Babubhai Jethabhai and Kashiben Ramanbhai, were admitted to hospital. Police are investigating the attack, although no one has been taken into custody at last report.

(Source: Compass Direct)

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