Assam: Tension prevails after 75-year-old Catholic Church allegedly burned down by miscreants in Udalguri

Tension erupted after a 75-year-old Catholic Church was allegedly set ablaze by unidentified miscreants on the night of January 15 at Ambagaon area in Udalguri district, Assam, coinciding with the Assamese Bhogali Bihu celebrations. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 PM, has drawn widespread condemnation and demands for justice.  

Local residents expressed their dismay, emphasizing the secular fabric of the nation. "We are living in a secular country and such acts of violence are unacceptable. The authorities must ensure a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice," a local told India Today NE.  

The Udalguri police have launched an intensive investigation to identify those responsible, with a focus on preventing any communal fallout from the incident.  

Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pramod Boro strongly condemned the attack, instructing the district administration to conduct a detailed probe and ensure strict action against the perpetrators. Additionally, BTR Executive Members Ranjit Basumatary and Dhanjay Basumatary visited the site, urging communities to uphold peace and communal harmony.  

This shocking act of arson has ignited outrage among the local population, cutting across religious lines, with demands for swift justice and measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.


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