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After accusing a pastor in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, India, of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity, a group of Hindu nationalists forced him to eat cow dung and drink sewer water.
The incident occurred on Jan. 4 but only became widely known in recent days, prompting nationwide outrage and criticism.
A mob of about 40 people, reportedly affiliated with the Bajrang Dal — the militant wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) — stormed a home during a prayer meeting in Parjang village, and accused the pastor of conducting “forced religious conversions.”
The pastor, Bipin Bihari Naik, was dragged from the house and beaten with sticks. His face was smeared with red vermilion (sindoor). Sandals were hung around his neck. He was then paraded through the village for nearly two hours.
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The incident occurred on Jan. 4 but only became widely known in recent days, prompting nationwide outrage and criticism.
A mob of about 40 people, reportedly affiliated with the Bajrang Dal — the militant wing of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) — stormed a home during a prayer meeting in Parjang village, and accused the pastor of conducting “forced religious conversions.”
The pastor, Bipin Bihari Naik, was dragged from the house and beaten with sticks. His face was smeared with red vermilion (sindoor). Sandals were hung around his neck. He was then paraded through the village for nearly two hours.
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Pastor in India Forced to Eat Cow Dung, Drink Sewer Water
After accusing a pastor in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, India, of forcefully converting Hindus to Christianity, a group of Hindu nationalists forced him to eat cow dung and drink sewer water.