10 Armed Men Storm Church, Mercilessly Beat Catholic Priests To Stupor; SEE What They Did Next
A disturbing incident occurred at a Catholic church in Rourkela, where two priests, Albis Lakra and Nirtel Bilung, were brutally attacked and taken hostage by a group of 8-10 masked individuals.
The assailants, armed with sticks and iron rods, broke into the church around 2:30 am, forcing open the doors to the priests’ quarters and subjecting them to a vicious beating.
The attackers then demanded the keys to the church’s donation box and an almirah containing school fees and other funds. After obtaining the keys, they made off with approximately Rs 10 lakh.
The priests, who sustained significant injuries, were admitted to Rourkela
Government Hospital for treatment. The church officials reported the incident to Brahmani Tarang police station on Saturday morning, prompting a swift response from the authorities.
A forensic team and dog squad were dispatched to the scene, and Rourkela SP Brijesh Kumar Rai visited the hospital to speak with the injured priests.
The police have registered a case under Section 395 of the IPC and have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of religious leaders and institutions.
The attack on the priests and the looting of the church’s funds are a stark reminder of the growing concern about violence and criminal activity in the area.
The authorities must take swift and decisive action to address these concerns and ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice. The incident also underscores the importance of religious tolerance and harmony. The attack on a place of worship and the targeting of religious leaders are unacceptable and must be condemned by all.
The community must come together to promote peace, understanding, and mutual respect, and to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.
The police investigation is ongoing, and it is hoped that the perpetrators will be apprehended soon.
The authorities must also take steps to prevent such incidents in the future by increasing security measures around religious institutions and ensuring that those responsible for such acts are held accountable..
