Hyderabad, May 30 -- Pastor Jose Thomas and his family, residing in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh, have been forced into hiding after constant harassment by members of the Hindutva organisation - Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

On May 18, a mob led by leaders of Bajrang Dal and VHP stormed into a church service, alleging religious conversion. They shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' and assaulted the people present inside. Fearing them, a few minor girls tried to hide in the bathrooms, but they too were allegedly harassed by the mob. Pastor Thomas uploaded the assault video on his Instagram page.

Pastor Thomas has denied the claims of religious conversions, stating that they have been worshipping at the church for the las...