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Priest attacked by villagers in Orissa

Police said the villagers forcibly took their cattle inside the church field to graze, and when the father and the cook of the church protested they were beaten up.

The villagers had made a similar attempt last week.

Kanhar was admitted to a local hospital but later shifted to a district hospital as his condition deteriorated.

The police have rounded up two people in connection with the incident.

Kandhmal district superintendent of police P S Ranapise, along with forces, visited the spot. The deputy superintendent of police has been camping in the village since Monday.

The police have taken precautionary measures to check any further law and order problem.

The situation in the village was tense since one year and the district authorities had deployed the police there. The construction of the Beticola church was a bone of contention that led to a conflict between Christians and tribals in the area.

On October 3 and 4 last, four prayer houses belonging to Christians in four villages under Tumudibandha and Belghar police stations in the district were damaged by miscreants.

That sparked off tension in the area and police reinforcements were sent there.

Four first information reports have been registered in connection with the incidents. The police also registered cases.

UNI

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