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Thousands of Christians take to streets to denounce church attack

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July 19, 2016

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Tumakuru: Jul 19: Thousands of Christians took to streets in the city to register their protest against the recent attack on Tomlinson church at Siragate, which according to them an attempt to disrupt communal harmony.

The massive rally held from Town Hall Circle to the office of Deputy Commissioner in the city disrupted traffic flow for couple of hours on Monday. The protesters were wearing black badges.

Members of Catholic, Protestant, Baptist and Methodist Christians from Bengaluru, KGF, Chikkaballapur, Gowribidanur and Channapatna took part in the rally.

They later submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner C Anitha. Community leader Samuel Poojary defined the attack as an attack on communal harmony and peace.

“The attack is not just an attack on the church. But it is a conspiracy to disturb communal harmony in the district. Christians have been living in the district for the last 200 years. They have served people at times the region was hit by plague,” he pointed out.

“Police are yet to bring the miscreants to book. “The investigation is being carried out in full swing. We will not set any deadline for the police to arrest the miscreants,” he added.

Religious leaders, during the meeting held in front of the church, called upon the members to maintain peace.

Diocese vice-president Saloman Thomas, treasury Jagadish, secretaries Milton, Vincent, Vinod Kumar, Dr Devaraj Pradeep Kumar of Catholic church, CPM district secretary N K Subramanya and others were present.

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