A Christian family in Madgaon village of Kondagaon district was allegedly attacked and threatened because of their faith, raising concerns about the safety of minority communities in the region.
According to reports, the incident happened on the morning of May 9 in Madgaon village under Dhanora Police Station in Keshkal block. Members of the Karanga family were reportedly plucking mangoes from a tree on land they have cultivated for many years when they were attacked.
Five family members were injured in the assault. Those injured include Phunau Karanga, Manau Karanga, Milki Bai Karanga, Devi Karanga, and Jageswari Karanga. They are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Keshkal.
Reports claim that two men from the same village objected to the family harvesting mangoes because they had converted to Christianity. The attackers allegedly told the family that they had no right to stay in the village or use local land and forest resources after accepting what they called a “foreign religion.”
The family had reportedly faced threats for several months. During village meetings, they were allegedly pressured to leave Christianity or face expulsion, loss of land, and threats to their lives.
The report also stated that the family was socially and economically isolated. They were allegedly stopped from collecting forest products such as Mahua flowers and Tendu leaves, which are important for livelihood.
Christian groups have urged authorities to provide protection, medical support, and legal action against those responsible for the violence and threats.
