New Delhi (Dec. 24): Two Christians have been shot and injured, many Christian shops destroyed and Christmas Pandal razed in the area of Bamunigham, District Kandhamal, Orissa on the eve of Christmas.
A mob led by a known fundamentalist activist had warned Christians in the area not to celebrate Christmas. Today he led a mob of over 100 persons, many of whom were armed with guns and sharp weapons, to attack the Christmas celebrations and
prayers taking place in a Pandal set up in the area.
The mob shot at the people, injuring two most critically. They destroyed shops and the Pandal.
Source: Via Email from John Dayal, Member, National Integration Council, Government of India.December 24, 2007.
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