Hindutva extremists assault priest, sparking global human rights concerns in India.
In Odisha, India, a Christian priest faced horrific violence at the hands of Hindutva extremists, raising alarms over escalating attacks on minorities. Per reports, assailants from Bajrang Dal stormed the priest’s home during a prayer gathering, beating him, forcing religious slogans, applying sindoor on his face, and parading him publicly with a shoe necklace. Despite cries for help, local authorities reportedly failed to act promptly. Human rights groups condemn the attack, highlighting the growing threat to religious freedom and the rule of law in India. UN human rights experts have repeatedly urged India to strengthen protection measures for minorities, but implementation remains inconsistent.
