Police said the three families had recently converted to Christianity. The assault took place at Patlapur village under Manoharpur gram panchayat.
Because of their religious faith, the families alleged that local residents had been harassing them. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
Police said the three families had recently converted to Christianity. All allegations are being thoroughly probed,” a senior police officer said. The assault took place at Patlapur village under Manoharpur gram panchayat. Matters escalated on Ashtami during Durga Puja, when a group of villagers allegedly forced them to offer pushpanjali (floral offering) and eat prasad. After the ordeal, the families contacted police. Based on their written complaint at Chandrakona police station, personnel were deployed to guard their homes and prevent further trouble. “We have received a written complaint and initiated an investigation into the matter. Download the TOI App.
Midnapore: Three families in West Midnapore’s Chandrakona were allegedly assaulted by villagers for converting to Christianity, prompting police to deploy personnel at their homes to ensure their safety after a complaint was lodged on Monday.