Incident Overview
An incident of religious persecution occurred in the Terai region of Nepal, where a group of Christian pastors, missionaries,
and evangelists were harassed, detained, and warned by local authorities while peacefully sharing the Christian Gospel.
Date and Location
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Date: 26 December 2025
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District: Siraha
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Municipality: Karjannah Municipality
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Ward: No. 3
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Village/Area: Bandipur
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Region: Terai, Nepal
Victims
A total of 11 Christian workers were involved:
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6 male pastors/missionaries
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5 female evangelists
They were engaged in peaceful religious activities, including sharing their faith and personal testimonies, without the use of force, inducement, or coercion.
Perpetrators
The persecution was carried out by a local Hindu group identifying itself as “Youth of Samrat Sena Nepal.”
Members of this group confronted the Christian workers and accused them of spreading Christianity within a Hindu-majority community.
Description of the Incident
While the group of pastors and evangelists were sharing the Gospel in Bandipur, they were surrounded and verbally harassed by members of the Youth of Samrat Sena Nepal. The local people accused them of attempting to convert members of the Hindu community.
The Christian workers were forcefully controlled and taken to the local police station by the group. At the police station, instead of providing protection to the victims, the police issued a verbal warning to the Christian workers, instructing them not to share the Gospel again in that area.
No formal charges were filed; however, the warning created fear, intimidation, and restriction on their constitutional right to freedom of religion.
Role of the Police
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No First Information Report (FIR) was registered
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The victims were verbally warned to stop sharing the Gospel
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No action was taken against the perpetrators
This response effectively supported the suppression of religious freedom rather than protecting minority rights.
Nature of Persecution
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Religious harassment
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Intimidation and public humiliation
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Restriction of freedom of religion and expression
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Threat through police warning
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Psychological pressure and fear
Impact on the Victims
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Emotional distress and fear
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Restriction of ministry activities
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Increased insecurity for Christians working in Hindu-majority areas
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Discouragement among local believers
Legal and Human Rights Concerns
This incident violates:
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Article 26 of the Constitution of Nepal, which guarantees freedom of religion
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International human rights principles concerning freedom of belief and peaceful expression
Prayer and Relief Needs
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Prayer for courage, wisdom, and protection for the affected pastors and evangelists
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Legal awareness and support for Christian workers
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Advocacy for religious freedom in the Terai region
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Counseling and encouragement for those traumatized
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Monitoring of extremist group activities in vulnerable districts
Conclusion
This incident reflects the growing challenges faced by Christian minorities in the Terai region of Nepal, especially in Hindu-majority communities. There is an urgent need for advocacy, prayer support, legal awareness, and protection mechanisms to ensure that constitutional and human rights are upheld.
Thank you for sharing this detailed and respectful report. It is important that incidents like this are documented responsibly so that awareness, understanding, and peaceful dialogue can grow. Praying for strength, wisdom, and protection for all those affected.