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While three Christians, including Pastor Dipak Shrestha, were sharing their faith on March 23rd in the remote village of Banjara, Madhesh Province, they were confronted by members of the militant Hindu group, Bajarangi Dal. The aggressors physically assaulted the evangelists before reporting them to the police.
The believers were detained by local authorities and brought before the district court later that day. Although there was no evidence of any criminal activity, police requested additional time to investigate the situation. Meanwhile, all three men presently remain under legal scrutiny. This situation raises continued concerns about biases within the country's police enforcement and judicial system, particularly in light of Nepal's anti-conversion laws. To review previously published reports, visit our country profile.
- Please prayerfully intercede for these detained evangelists and their families, asking God to sustain them in every way during this difficult time of scrutinous investigation.
- May the hearts of the accusers and authorities be softened, leading to the withdrawal of any potential charges against the accused.
- Pray that Nepal's governing officials, attorneys and judges will exercise wisdom, fairness and courage so they can rightfully uphold justice – not only for the mentioned evangelists involved in this case, but also for other Christian leaders in this South Asian country who are called by God to share the 'Good News of the Gospel.'
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