Civil rights bodies, Christian groups flay ‘murder drama’ enacted by self-styled pastor
Civil rights organizations and Christian groups have condemned a staged 'murder attempt' by self-styled pastor Abhinay Darshan in Andhra Pradesh. Investigations revealed no credible evidence of an attack, suggesting the incident was exaggerated for publicity. The groups are calling for stricter monitoring of fraudulent religious activities to protect community harmony.
- ▪Civil Rights Initiative Internationale described the incident as dangerous to society and warned of its potential to create panic and communal tension.
- ▪A fact-finding team found no evidence of an organized attack, concluding the event was exaggerated for sympathy and publicity.
- ▪Christian leaders are demanding strict police action against Darshan and accountability for those misusing religion for personal gain.
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Civil rights organisations and Christian groups have strongly condemned the alleged “murder attempt drama” staged by self‑styled pastor Abhinay Darshan in Niruthotapalem village, Chintapalli Mandal, Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district of Andhra Pradesh on Monday (May 18, 2026)In a statement, Civil Rights Initiative Internationale (CRII) national president and former IPS officer K. Babu Rao described the incident as “highly dangerous to society,” warning that such acts create panic, communal tension, hatred, and misinformation, disturbing religious harmony for personal publicity and vested interests.A CRII fact‑finding team visited the hospital, interacted with Darshan, examined viral social media content, and gathered information from local sources.
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