He chose ... poorly.
Links in the article lead to the full story here:
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/malappuram-murder-a-month-ago-kerala-convert-had-said-if-they-want-to-kill-me-let-them-4386665/
The Hindus in his home town, Malappuram, are as sick as the Muslims. What a sad story.