Christian church attacked in Karnataka; 160-year-old tent collapsed

Attack on a Christian church in Chikballapur, Karnataka. St. Joseph smashed the windows of the tent in the courtyard. Christian organizations held protest rallies in various places. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a St. Anthony’s tent in St. Joseph’s Church, more than 160 years old. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a police station, according to the ANA news agency.

When the pastor heard the noise, he looked outside and saw that the windows of the tent were broken. The police were immediately informed. Could not find who attacked. The incident took place during a protest against the Prohibition of Conversion Bill. Christian organizations protested in Chikballapur and Belagavi. There have been several attacks on Christian churches in Karnataka for alleged proselytizing.

Meanwhile, the BJP has accused the previous Congress government of initiating the anti-conversion bill.
The government made it clear in the House that the Siddaramaiah government had initiated the Prohibition of Conversion Bill and was only implementing it. But the Congress replied that such strict provisions were not included then and are now intimidating minorities. Congress protested by tearing up a copy of the bill.

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