Tension at worship centre in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta after protests over alleged child assault (opens original article in a new tab)

Tension at a Kerala worship centre escalated into a standoff between BJP activists and worshippers over child abuse allegations against the pastor, leading to police intervention and ongoing investigations.

• Tension erupted at a Kerala worship centre as BJP activists and worshippers clashed over child abuse allegations against a pastor
• Police intervened to escort devotees into the prayer hall amid protests and minor scuffles
• The worship centre is under investigation following abuse claims against an old-age home managed by the pastor
• A building owner issued a notice demanding the worship centre vacate the premises