Srinagar: December 1, 2011. Rev. C M Khanna, Pastor of the All Saints Church from Srinagar, Kashmir has been released on bail, after spending 10 days in police custody at Kothi Bagh police station, Srinagar for a bond of Rs. 25,000. Rev. Khanna had been accused of blasphemy under sections 295 A and section 153 A of the Penal Code. EFI welcomes this decision and would like people to remember that the Church has served the community in the valley for more than 130 years. Pray for peace to prevail in the Kashmir valley and harmony to be maintained. Pray also for the political and religious leadership as they continue to work for peace and prosperity of the state and nation.