Christian group alleges 'police spying' on churches in Assam amidst security review

(Photo: Pixabay) A Christian rights organisation in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district has sounded the alarm over alleged police intrusion and data collection at churches, which it describes as “spying” that has caused panic among worshipers. The United Christian Forum (UCF) has urged the district administration to intervene and halt what it calls an unprecedented “spying … Read more

Alleged mass 'reconversions' in Assam stir controversy  

(Photo: Pixabay) Claims of mass reconversions of indigenous Christians to ancient tribal faiths in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district have been firmly refuted by Roman Catholic authorities, raising questions about the motives behind such inflammatory reports. Bishop Paul Mattekatt of the Diphu diocese categorically denied recent right-wing Hindu media assertions that around 150 tribal people participated … Read more

After Madrassas, Christian schools being targeted in Assam; leaders fear the move

(Photo: Unsplash/Erik Mclean) After the closure of madrassas last year, Christian leaders in Assam are increasingly worried that Christian schools could be the next focus for shutdown by Hindu nationalist groups. This concern has escalated in light of several recent incidents targeting Christian schools. Yesterday, on March 4, the Hindu Yuva Manch made a demand … Read more

Christian institutions targeted in Assam once again

(Photo: Unsplash/Ivan Aleksic) A menacing new poster carrying an ultimatum demanding the removal of religious symbols from Christian schools has resurfaced in Assam, marking the latest incident in an escalating campaign by Hindu nationalist groups against minority institutions. The poster, attributed to the Sanmilito Sanatan Samaj, a lesser-known hard-line Hindu outfit, was prominently displayed on … Read more

Assam government's ban on healing draws flak from Christian groups

(Photo: Unsplash/Jon Tyson) The Assam government’s recent move to ban “magical healing” practices in the name of treatment has drawn criticism from the Christian community in the state. The Assam cabinet recently approved the ‘Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024’ which seeks to prohibit practices of magical healing for treating congenital diseases like … Read more

Christian schools in Assam receive ultimatum to remove religious symbols

(Photo: Unsplash/Ivan Aleksic) Christian institutions across the north-eastern state of Assam find themselves at the centre of escalating religious tensions this week after a Hindu nationalist group issued a 15-day ultimatum demanding the removal of all Christian symbols and alleged missionary activities from school campuses. The rigid directives were put forward by the Kutumba Surakshya … Read more