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Christian Family Refuses to Move After Hindu Mob Burns Home
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· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The family's home and shop were burned down during a prayer meeting, destroying all their belongings.
A Christian family in western India has faced opposition from Hindu extremists. The family's home and shop were burned down during a prayer meeting, destroying all their belongings. The family has been forced to relocate to a relative's house.
Despite this, they are planning to rebuild their home and start a fellowship at the same location. Further details about this incident and the family's situation are available from the Voice of the Martyrs. The organization is also providing support to help the family rebuild their home and shop.
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Category: persecution Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Voice of the Martyrs Reading time: 1 min
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