Kodungallur (Kerala): Pastor N V Eliyas (45) and Pastor Milton George (46) of New India Church of God were returning home along with families, from a house dedication prayer service on 31st March, 2011 in the afternoon. They were attacked by the RSS activists on the way at about 1.30 p.m. One of their believers, Mr. Soman and his family are members of their church for more than 10 years and they wanted that prayer service conducted in their house. Pastor N V Eliyas and his wife Rachel were returning on their motor bike and Pastor Milton George was following them in his car along with his wife, Shiney.

They were stopped by about 50 RSS activists at Kara Beach Road and were attacked ruthlessly. We understand that the activists also shouted slogans against them for “forceful conversions” while attacking the pastors. The car and the bike were very badly damaged by the activists.

Pastor N V Eliyas sustained injuries on his head and ear and was rushed to the Kodungallur Government Hospital. The doctors advised the pastor to get himself admitted to Inrigalakuda Government Hospital for specialized treatment as they were not equipped for such serious injuries.

The police have already arrested 35 Hindu activists belonging to the RSS who have been also charged by the police for their attack on the pastors and their family members.