Faith
Christian Family Faces Persecution Over Burial
Faith Facts
- Authorities exhumed a tribal man’s body in Chhattisgarh, India, without consent from his Christian relatives after village opposition.
- Villagers destroyed property and churches, claiming a Christian burial insulted their traditional deity.
- The Salam family sought legal protection, awaiting a court’s decision on honoring their faith and family rights.
Tragedy struck the Salam family when their loved one’s body was removed from its grave, sparking distress and uncertainty. Attacks on their home and churches highlight the growing persecution faced by Christians standing firm in their beliefs.
Local officials’ actions, prompted by villagers’ demands and cultural tensions, left the family without answers and forced them to seek justice through the courts.
“The administration did not take permission from us, his immediate family, before exhuming his body,” said Rajman Salam, a Christian and local village leader.
Despite pressure and violence, Salam and his family remained steadfast in their faith and pursuit of justice, reflecting the importance of upholding Christian values amid adversity.
Let us pray for the Salam family and all believers facing hostility for their Christian witness, asking God to strengthen their hearts and uphold truth and justice.