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Violence Erupts in Chhattisgarh Over Burial Dispute

12/22/2025

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Violence erupted in Amabeda village, Chhattisgarh, after a burial dispute over a deceased Christian man on December 15, with a mob targeting Christians, burning churches and damaging homes.
Many families fled amid the unrest.
The unrest injured some individuals.
Local authorities increased security and opened arson investigations.
The Evangelical Fellowship of India condemned the violence as a violation of religious freedom and urged government protection during Christmas.

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Story summary

Violence erupted in Amabeda village, Chhattisgarh, after a burial dispute over a deceased Christian man on December 15, with a mob targeting Christians, burning churches and damaging homes.
Many families fled amid the unrest.
The unrest injured some individuals.
Local authorities increased security and opened arson investigations.
The Evangelical Fellowship of India condemned the violence as a violation of religious freedom and urged government protection during Christmas.