Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Odisha Pastor Attacked in Communal Violence Incident
A pastor named Bipin Bihari Naik was attacked by a group of people in Odisha, India.
They hurt him, made him drink dirty water, and forced him to do things against his will.
The pastor had to leave his home because of the attack.
His family says he was just praying for someone's health.
The police are investigating, and some people have been detained.
Leaders from other states are upset about what happened and want the attackers to be punished.
The pastor's family is scared and doesn't know if they can go back to their village.
Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik was assaulted by a mob of 15–20 people in Kandarsinga village, Odisha.
The attackers allegedly forced him to drink drain water and bow before a temple against his will.
Naik was asked to vacate his home by his landlord after the incident.
The FIR was registered only after the intervention of the Dhenkanal Superintendent of Police.
The incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with condemnations from Kerala and Meghalaya Chief Ministers and a Congress leader.
- Who
- Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik and his family
- What
- Assault and humiliation by a mob
- When
- January 4
- Where
- Kandarsinga village, Dhenkanal district, Odisha
- Why
- Alleged communal tensions and right-wing activism
- Victim
- Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik
- Location
- Kandarsinga village, Dhenkanal district, Odisha
- Date of Incident
- January 4
- Number of Attackers
- 15–20
- Action Taken
- Nine people detained, FIR registered
- Condemnations
- Kerala and Meghalaya Chief Ministers, Congress leader
