Indian Pastor Injured in Murder Attempt by Hindu Extremists

An Indian Christian leader was almost killed in an attack Sunday night by Hindu extremists during a prayer service in the city of Davangere.

Pastor Isaac Samuel, coordinator of the Global Council of Indian Christians, was seriously injured when he was hit between his neck and shoulder with a cleaver, in front of his wife and two sons, as he led the meeting.

He was taken to Chigateri hospital for treatment. He had to undergo a blood transfusion and receive twelve stitches to close the wound. ...