City
Epaper

Ruckus at church in UP’s Deoria, probe begins

By IANS | Updated: December 25, 2023 09:05 IST

Deoria, Dec 25 There was chaos at Masihi Church in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria city when some anti-social elements ...

Open in App

Deoria, Dec 25 There was chaos at Masihi Church in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria city when some anti-social elements entered its premises during Sunday prayer service, alleging that poor people were being tempted there to embrace Christianity.

After getting information, the police officials rushed to the spot and controlled the situation.

Confirming the incident, circle officer (CO), Deoria Sadar, Shreyas Tripathi said police have started a probe into the matter but complaints of conversion had no substantial grounds.

Father Rudra, the pastor at the church, alleged that some youths started videography after entering the church premises and also issued threats to those present there.

Meanwhile, the circle officer said police have got a video of the incident from some youths who were part of the chaos.

“We are identifying the miscreants for further investigation,” the cop added. He said no case has yet been lodged in connection with the incident.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalMoS Margherita meets Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral ties and issues related to G20

InternationalTrump blames Hamas for Gaza ceasefire collapse, signals Israel should "finish the job"

LifestyleToday's Horoscope, July 26, 2025: Check Your Zodiac Signs Predictions, Lucky Numbers and Colours

International"Outrageous that Pakistan-sponsored terrorism continues in Jammu and Kashmir": UK MP Bob Blackman

InternationalPakistan's Punjab reels under monsoon fury as rivers swell, villages evacuated

National Realted Stories

NationalIndia sends medical team to hold 2nd round of consultations for treatment of Bangladesh air crash victims

NationalMukesh Sahani, Tejashwi pay tribute to Phoolan Devi in Patna; hits out at NDA govt

NationalK'taka: Cong reiterates misuse of EC by BJP, warns of agitation

NationalFrom coasts to cartels: How South India became the country’s latest narcotic hub

NationalK'taka CM making false statements on fertilizers' shortage: Union Minister