Staines did not convert people, asserts widow

NEW DELHI, NOV 18: Gladys Staines, widow of slain Australian missionary Graham Staines, on Thursday said she had forgiven Dara Singh, her husband8217;s alleged killer, and termed as a quot;misnomerquot; charges that Staines was engaged in conversion activities in Orissa.

quot;I usually do not involve myself in such matters. I have left it for God to act. He God will deal with people as he deems fit,quot; Gladys told reporters here, asked about the failure of the police in nabbing Dara Singh.

Asked specifically whether she has forgiven him, she said, quot;Yes. My 13-year-old daughter Esther asked me as to why people cannot forgive.quot;

Staines is in the Capital to garner support for the proposed 40-bed hospital for leprosy patients in Baripada in Orissa in memory of her late husband and two sons, who were burnt alive in January.