Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Four Arrested in Christmas Vandalism Case
On Christmas Eve, some leaders from VHP and Bajrang Dal went to St. Mary's School in Nalbari, Assam, and destroyed Christmas decorations.
They tore down banners, set fire to Christmas items, and even threw away a statue of Jesus Christ.
They also shouted slogans and warned the school not to celebrate Christmas.
The police arrested four leaders involved in the vandalism on December 26.
The Chief Minister of Assam said that strict action will be taken against the miscreants, and the police are still searching for more people involved.
The school principal reported the incident to the police and filed a case.
Four leaders from VHP and Bajrang Dal were arrested for vandalizing St. Mary's School in Nalbari, Assam on Christmas Eve.
The protesters tore down banners, set fire to Christmas items, and threw away a statue of Jesus Christ.
The group shouted 'Jai Shree Ram' and warned the school authorities not to celebrate Christmas.
The arrested leaders are being questioned at Belsor Police Station, and the police are searching for more people involved.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that strict action will be taken as per law to maintain peace and communal harmony.
- Who
- VHP and Bajrang Dal leaders and protesters
- What
- Vandalism and obstruction of Christmas celebrations
- When
- December 24, 2023 (vandalism) and December 26, 2023 (arrests)
- Where
- St. Mary's School at Panigaon, Nalbari, Assam
- Why
- Opposition to Christmas celebrations and allegations of religious conversions
- Location 1
- Nalbari, Assam
- Date 1
- December 24, 2023 (Christmas Eve)
- Date 2
- December 26, 2023
- School Name
- St. Mary's School at Panigaon
- Number of Arrested
- 4
- Organizations Involved
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal
- Arrested Leaders
- Manas Patgiri, Bhaskar Deka, Biju Dutta, Nayanmoni Talukdar
- Police Station
- Belsor Police Station
Sources
Bajrang Dal men storm diocese school in Assam, destroy Christmas decorations inside
Vandalism at Assam school latest in series of Christmas disruptions this past week
Rajasthan: Principal claims ruckus by Bajrang Dal members over Christmas celebrations at school
Mob booked for vandalising Christmas decorations at Raipur mall
Bajrang Dal hold protest against Christmas event outside police station
40 Charged For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At Raipur Mall
40 Masked Men Vandalise Christmas Decor In Chhattisgarh's Raipur
Four VHP–Bajrang Dal Members Arrested In Assam’s Nalbari For Vandalising Christmas Decorations At School And Shops
Four Arrested for Pre-Christmas Vandalism in Assam School
Four arrested in Christmas vandalism case at Nalbari school
Assam: Four VHP, Bajrang Dal members arrested for vandalising Christmas decor at Nalbari school
Grinch who stole Christmas: Disruptions and vandalism reported during Christian festivities in parts of India
Miscreants arrested for vandalism in school during Christmas celebration, says Assam CM
'Action Against Bajrang Dal, VHP Members Will Be Taken For Vandalism At St Mary School,' Says Assam Police| Video
