Malkangiri, Odisha – June 18, 2024 – A Christian pastor was brutally attacked after a prayer meeting in Malakangiri on June 9, 2024. The incident took place in the "Mala Rahi" area, where the pastor was allegedly beaten by a group of people. According to reports, Pastor Karthik Majhi was returning home after the Sunday prayer meeting when he was assaulted by local residents.
The incident occurred at around 9 PM in the evening on June 9. The attackers accused the pastor of religious conversion activities and surrounded him near his house. He was beaten so badly that he had to be admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
According to Pastor Karthik Majhi, this attack was a planned one. He claimed he had been threatened several times earlier. The local Christian community is in shock and fear after the attack, and they have demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.
Even though a case has been registered in the Malkangiri police station, no arrests have been made yet, even after 10 days of the incident. The delay in action has raised concerns among the Christian community and human rights organizations.
The incident has been condemned by several social and religious organizations, who have demanded that the government take strict action and ensure the safety of minorities. They have also called for a fair investigation and justice for Pastor Karthik Majhi.
The Christian community has appealed to the Odisha government and the police administration to take swift action against those involved and prevent such hate-driven attacks in the future.