Church attack: Centre seeks report from Chhattisgarh government

New Delhi: The Centre on Monday sought a report from the Chhattisgarh Government over the vandalisation of a church near Raipur. Talking to reporters on the sideline of a function here, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said police have already taken necessary action and the guilty will not be spared.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the attack on the church.Some people attacked and vandalised a church during Sunday prayer in Raipur. As per reports a group of youth stormed the church and attacked worshippers alleging religious conversion.

Five people, including two women, sustained minor injuries. The Chhattisgarh Christian Association has demanded stern action against the vandals.