Christian charged in Bangladesh despite thief's confession
by Staff
October 29, 2010
(christiansunite.com) - Police in Bangladesh's Nilphamari district have charged Christian day labourer Abul Hossen (41) with cattle theft despite a confession from the primary suspect, according to a defense attorney and a local official present in the courtroom. Police submitted the charge sheet against the convert from Islam on September 12, even though Sirajul Islam had confessed to the crime and testified on September 8 that Abul was not involved and that he did not know him.
Abul has reported that when he was arrested on August 21, police inquired about his conversion to Christianity, questioned the religion of his wife and father, and asked whether Christians offered him money to convert.
Local believers have said that influential Muslims had Abul accused in order to discredit his ministry. (Source: Compass Direct)
Please pray the truth will come to light and that justice will be upheld in this case. Please pray for Abul and other Christians in the community, that they would be faithful and strong and that God would give them wisdom when dealing with the authorities.
Go to www.persecution.net/bangladesh.htm to find out more about persecution in Bangladesh.
