Christians protest against rape of nun

Warangal: Hundreds of Christians under the aegis of Centenary Baptist Church took out a massive protest rally in Hanamkonda on Sunday condemning the molestation of 72-year-old nun in West Bengal. More than 1,000 members took part in the rally and expressed their strong protest against the ongoing attacks on Christians and their properties. The protestors displayed placards and shouted slogans condemning the attacks on the community.

Later, a meeting was held at Mission Hospital where the Church president T Christopher Reuben, secretary T Moses Christopher, pastors Niranhan Babu and Gabriel, the community elders Vijay Swaroop, Chandrashekar and others were present. Addressing the gathering, Christopher Reuben demanded immediate arrest of those involved in gang rape of nun in Kolkata while expressing serious concern over the incident.

The governments concerned should initiate urgent measures to stop attacks against Christian community, he said. It was very sad that 72-year-old nun was molested in a secular country like India. All the political parties and democratic organisations should condemn such incidents.

The Christian Missionaries in the country have been serving the people, especially under privileged sections. Attacks on Christian community in the country would affect the image of India in the world. Hence, the governments concerned should see that such incidents were not repeated, the community leaders demanded.