Christian leaders seek action in Meerpet case

Christian organisations demanded police open rowdy sheets against those involved in the recent alleged assault on two young women in Meerpet and ensure accountability for the incident.

The demand was among a set of resolutions passed at a joint meeting convened by the Telangana United Christians and Pastors Association and Telangana United Christian Synod at MB Church. The meeting was attended by bishops, pastors and representatives of various denominations. The meeting also discussed long-pending community welfare issues. The organisations demanded immediate allocation of integrated burial grounds for all churches within GHMC limits and mandal headquarters across Telangana, recalling the Chief Minister’s assurance at last year’s Christmas feast at L B Stadium.

They also sought a monthly honorarium for Below Poverty Line pastors on par with religious heads of other faiths. The organisations expressed hope that the government would fulfil these demands as a Christmas gift this year.