An American missionary killed in a hail of arrows by an island tribe untouched by modern civilisation was bent on converting them to Christianity, it emerged Thursday.

Dead American told island tribe: 'Jesus loves you'

During her meeting, the minister reviewed the operational role of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and interacted with the troops and their families.

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebrates Diwali at Andaman & Nicobar air base

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Dead American told island tribe: 'Jesus loves you'

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebrates Diwali at Andaman & Nicobar air base