Church vandalised in Karnataka’s Mysuru district, police suspect theft

A church in Karnataka’s Mysuru district was allegedly vandalised by unknown attackers who damaged a statue of baby Jesus and stole money from a donation box Tuesday. The incident took place at the St Mary’s Church in Mysuru district’s Periyapatna and the police suspect it was a case of theft.

The incident came to light on Tuesday around 6 pm when the staff found the baby Jesus statue vandalised and money from the donation box missing. The pastor of the church filed a complaint with the police. Tension prevailed after local residents came to know about vandalisation at the church.

According to a police officer, the miscreants entered the church through the rear door. (express)

Mysuru Superintendent of Police Seema Latkar told the media that prima facie it looked like a case of theft as the attackers made away with money and a collection box that was outside the church. “We have formed special teams and the probe is underway,” she said.