30-year-old Samuel Masih was beaten to death in Gurdaspur by a pastor and others due to belief in demonic possession.

30-year-old Samuel Masih, who had seizures, was beaten to death by a pastor and eight others in Punjab's Gurdaspur district, believing his body was possessed by the devil. Pastor Jacob Masih led the violent exorcism at Samuel's home, with the family invited for a prayer. Two days after the incident, Samuel's mother and wife filed a complaint against the pastor, leading to a case registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

August 25, 2024
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