June 15th 2024.
In a recent incident in Rourkela, Odisha, two priests were brutally attacked and a sum of Rs 10 lakh was stolen from a Catholic church in Sundargarh district. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Nirmal Chandra Mohapatra, the incident occurred late on Friday night in the Jharbahal area, which is about 25 km away from Rourkela town.
The unknown miscreants entered the church by breaking open the main gate and then proceeded to the priests' room. The two injured priests have been identified as Alois Xalxo and Nirial Bilung. They were immediately taken to the Rourkela Government Hospital for treatment, and their condition is now stable, as reported by a doctor.
The SDPO revealed that the miscreants made away with Rs 10 lakh in cash, which was collected from the hostel and other places and kept inside the church. He also mentioned that the attackers were armed with lathis and iron rods and there were around 10-12 of them.
Father Xalxo, one of the victims, narrated the horrific incident, stating that they were sound asleep when the miscreants barged into the church after breaking through the grill door. Father Bilung, the other injured priest, added that there were around 10-12 attackers who tied them up and injured them when they tried to raise an alarm. The miscreants then proceeded to loot the money that was collected from the hostel and school.
The police are currently investigating the matter and have promised to bring the culprits to justice. This shocking incident has left the community in a state of fear and disbelief. The priests, who have dedicated their lives to serving the people, have now become victims of such a heinous crime. The church and its members are praying for the speedy recovery of the injured priests and for the perpetrators to be caught and punished accordingly.
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