Maharashtra: Christian Pastor shot dead by mob of six for practicing religion
A Christian pastor was shot dead by a mob of six people in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
Event Date: July 10, 2020
Event Time: 5:30 p.m.
Event Location: Bhatpar Village, Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra
Victim: Pastor Munsi Deo Tando
Victim Age: 30 years
Victim Place of Residence: Bhatpar Village, Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra
Suspect: 1. Three men
2. Three women
Officials Accountable: Gadchiroli Police
Arrests: No
First Incident Report: Not Available
First Incident Report Details: Not Applicable
Case Update: No arrests have been made.
Statement: “The family was not even allowed to fetch water from a local well. However, the hardships didn’t deter Pastor Munsi from his mission." - Stephen, Indian Gospel League
Sources:
1. July 12, 2020, Matters India
4. July 11, 2020, Persecution Relief
5. July 24, 2020, Herald Malaysia
6. July 20, 2020, Western Journal
7. July 13, 2020, The End Time News