Christian Group Says Indian Army Officers Played Role In Violence Against Christians

Indian Group Sees Conspiracy Between Hindu Extremists, Army Officers

ICC Note

Hindu radicals carried out attacks against Christians in Orissa, India in 2008 in which they killed 100 Christians and forced more than 55,000 to leave their homes. A Christian group calls for full investigation of the involvement of Indian army in the massacre against Christians in Orissa.

03/28/2011 India (Catholic Culture)-A Christian group in India has charged that there is a criminal conspiracy between Hindu zealots and army officers to allow violence against Christians.

The Christian Secular Forum said that a Hindu extremist leader has spoken openly about the complicity of one general in the violent attacks on Christians in the state of Orissa. Ranking officers have admitted to participating in violence, the group said, calling for a full investigation by India's federal government.

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