Bansi Lal (18) died after being thrown from a train in the Devas district of Madhya Pradesh, India on January 12. According to AsiaNews, Lal was returning from a Pentecostal meeting when some unidentified persons threw him off the train. Though he was rushed to hospital, he died from his injuries.
While police quickly ruled Lal's death a suicide, Indian Christians believe his death was caused by members of the militant Hindu youth organization, Bajrang Dal. Bansi had converted to Christianity two and half years ago and had been threatened ever since. Bansi and his brother were the only Christians in his family. The rest of his family did not approve of their faith in Christ.
Ask God to give peace and consolation to those who grieve for Bansi Lal. Pray that the Holy Spirit will work through Bansi's story and bring many of his neighbors and friends to Christ (Romans 12:14, 21). Pray that Christians in India will exemplify the love of God through consistent love and prayer for those who persecute them (Matthew 5:43-48).
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