Six students at the Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary in Thiruvalla in Kerala State , India were abducted and severely beaten by members of the right-wing Hindu party, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). According to reports from Gospel for Asia , the six were sharing their faith and distributing literature on February 13 when they were forced into rickshaws and taken to a home that served as the local headquarters for the RSS. There they were held for several hours and beaten before being released. The six were: K.J. Jayakumar, Yogendera Thapa, Simon Thopo, Kiran Chakma, Narendera Roy and Himansu Nayak. They were treated for head injuries and released from hospital. Thankfully, there were no critical injuries. The following day, five local RSS members were arrested, including two senior members of the party.
Pray for a full healing for these men. Pray for a continued zeal for the Lord and His service. Pray that the RSS members involved in this incident will see the love of Christ and respond to His call in their lives.
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