It was reported in April that, after a pastor suffered a humiliating attack, he said he had ‘found favour in God’s eyes’ as he had been ‘blessed to have suffered for Jesus’ name’.
Hindu nationalists stormed into the house of one of Kumah Masih’s church members in Uttar Pradesh state, and dragged him out to a group of around 50 people outside. He fell on the ground and he lost consciousness as one of the assailants ‘started to hit me between my legs on my private parts’ said the pastor.
His wife, Asha Masih, followed him throughout the ordeal, screaming and calling for help. The mob pushed and manhandled her whenever she tried to free him.
