Kolkata: A church in Krishnanagar’s Jalalkhali was allegedly attacked by members of a right-wing group on Friday during a prayer service.
Members of Hindu Jagran Manch allegedly organised a gathering near the church and provocative speeches were given against Christians, according to Bangiya Christiya Pariseba. We have filed a written complaint,” said Samir Lahiri, a local. When some church members protested, they were allegedly attacked. In protest, villagers blocked the road. Police arrived and restored order. “Members of the Hindu Jagran Manch made false claims of conversion. However, when the police arrived, they claimed they were attacked while chanting the Hanuman Chalisa and demanded the arrest of the church head. Hindu Jagran Manch denied all allegations While calls to the local police station went unanswered. BCP condemned the incident, describing it as a grave breach of public harmony. It demanded immediate intervention of state govt.