There was a demon named 'Vala' whom Indra had killed. Indra was able to kill this dreaded demon only because he had attained divine powers by practicing self- restraint.

Who so ever Kill man, will be killed by man.

Turn him into a eunuch that wears his hair dressed, and into one that wears a hood! Then Indra with a pair of stones shall break his testicles both!

I can see why Barber would make this up. He was in a kill or be killed situation, and he got what he wanted, ... It was 'lie about Justin and I could get out of this.'

killed thousands of our citizens and seek to kill many more.

The one who, having killed the serpent, released the seven rivers; the one who drove out the cows by undoing .. one who generates fire between two rocks, victor in battles, he, O people, is Indra.