M'lore: Miscreants Pelt Stones at Bendore Church During Maundy Thursday Observance

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (PS)

Mangalore, Apr 5: A group of miscreants pelted stones at the devotees who had gathered to observe Maundy Thursday at St Sebastian Church.

Though initial reports stated that they had entered the premises of the Church, it is now learnt that they threw stones from outside the Church compound.

The incident occured at on Thursday April 5 at around 8.30 pm. A large number of parishioners were present at the time.

Claret Pinto (46), a resident of Bendorewell and one of the worshippers, was hurt on the head and has been admitted to a hospital.

Kadri police arrived at the spot and brought the situation under control.

The premises were vacated only later after the prayers, as a few of the people at the church kept guard at the entrance.

Rajya Sabha MP Oscar Fernandes and his wife Blossom visited Claret at the hospital.