Two Christians released in Bhutan
Thimphu, August 02: Government released on July 29 two Christians who had been imprisoned on charges of proselytism. According to Christians inside the country, the released met their family on the same day.
Two persons named 'Benjamin' (Buddha Mani Dungana) and 'John' (Purna Bahadhur Tamang) were arrested on January 7, this year in Paro after sharing the gospel with a non-Christian family. There was sharp criticism from international community after the court sentenced them up to 3.5 year of jail term.
Jeremy Sewall, ICC's Regional Policy Analyst for South Asia, stated, "We wish to thank everyone who prayed for these men and contacted government officials to ask for their release. This is incredibly good news." The newly drafted constitution allows preaching of Buddhism only in the kingdom. Bhutan News Service/Sangey Ondrey