New Delhi: In a troubling development, the United Christian Forum (UCF) has reported a steep rise in incidents of violence against Christians across India. According to the organisation, 245 cases were registered between January and April 2025, based on data collected through the forum’s helpline service.
The UCF, which has been collecting data via its helpline number (1-800-208-4545), stated that Christians continue to face an alarming frequency of violence, averaging two incidents per day. The report highlighted a sharp escalation in such incidents since 2014, reflecting a worrying trend in the treatment of religious minorities in the country.
The data revealed by UCF paints a grim picture of the situation. Christian tribals and women have emerged as particularly vulnerable groups, facing violence disproportionately compared to men. The organisation pointed out that the scale of violence has steadily increased over the years, with 601 incidents reported in 2022, 734 in 2023, and a staggering 834 incidents in 2024.
“In 2025, from January to April, 245 incidents of violence against Christians were reported from 19 states of India, with 55 incidents in January, 65 in February, 76 in March, and 49 in April. Uttar Pradesh continues to be at the top with 50 incidents, followed by 46 in Chhattisgarh,” the UCF said in a statement.
Other states witnessing violence against Christians include Andhra Pradesh (14 incidents), Bihar (16), Delhi (1), Gujarat (8), Haryana (12), Himachal Pradesh (3), Jharkhand (17), Karnataka (22), Madhya Pradesh (14), Maharashtra (6), Odisha (2), Punjab (6), Rajasthan (18), Tamil Nadu (1), Telangana (1), Uttarakhand (2), and West Bengal (11).
The types of violence reported by UCF include physical assaults, murders, sexual violence, threats, social boycotts, and attacks on religious properties. In several instances, Christian places of worship have been desecrated or prayer services disrupted, underscoring the growing climate of intolerance.
