Uttarkashi police booked authorities of a church and activist of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in cross FIRs after the latter alleged “conversion” during Christmas celebrations. The church authorities alleged that VHP activists thrashed and disturbed their prayers which had nothing to do with conversion.
K.S. Rawat, station in-charge, Purola police station told The Hindu that a group of men lead by VHP activist Vijendra Singh Rawat approached police alleging that some missionaries are trying to convert a group of villagers in Chhiwala village.
“Before we could figure out the reality behind the complaint, the members of the church too approached the police to lodge an FIR against VHP for thrashing and disturbing their prayers,” said Mr. Rawat.
With protest from both the church authorities and VHP, the police booked unidentified persons for rioting, criminal intimidation and mischief causing damage.
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