Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Chhattisgarh: Group Attacks Churchgoers After Prayer Service
In Kanker, Chhattisgarh, a group of people were attacked on their way home from church.
The attackers were upset about alleged religious conversions.
Several people were injured, including a woman who was brutally assaulted, and some were taken to the hospital.
The police are investigating the incident.
There are two sides to this story, with differing views about why this happened and what should be done.
Thirty-six people were attacked in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district after church prayers.
The attack occurred on Sunday, August 10, when eight Christian families were returning home.
Attackers objected to alleged unlawful religious conversions.
Some of the injured were admitted to the Kanker District Hospital.
Police are conducting a detailed investigation and will file an FIR after the preliminary inquiry.
- Who
- People returning from church and a group of attackers.
- What
- Thirty-six people were attacked.
- When
- Sunday, August 10.
- Where
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Attackers objected to alleged unlawful religious conversions.
Churchgoers
Attackers
Activity
Churchgoers
Attending church prayers.
Attackers
Conducting unlawful religious conversions.
Role
Churchgoers
Victims of an attack.
Attackers
Preventing religious conversions.
- Incident
- Attack on churchgoers
- Location
- Kanker, Chhattisgarh
- Date
- Sunday, August 10
- Injured
- Thirty-six people
- Hospitalization
- Some admitted to Kanker District Hospital
- Allegation
- Unlawful religious conversions
- Police Action
- Detailed investigation and FIR pending
Sources
Chhattisgarh conversion row turns violent in Kanker; 36 people attacked
Converted tribals to lose welfare benefits in Chhattisgarh, strict law expected in winter session
Bajrang Dal members ‘assault gathering at pastor’s home’ in Bihar over conversion claims
Bihar: Bajrang Dal members allegedly assault gathering at pastor’s home after conversion claims