Tension at worship centre in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta after protests over alleged child assault
A prayer centre in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, became the site of a tense standoff between BJP activists and worshippers following allegations of child abuse at a related care home. Police were forced to intervene to allow worshippers access to the facility.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising communal and political tensions in the region surrounding allegations of institutional abuse and religious freedom.
A prayer centre at Pathanamthitta turned into a flashpoint on Sunday (June 21, 2026) as allegations of child abuse brought BJP activists and worshippers at the Elohim Global Worship Centre at Omalloor face to face, triggering a tense standoff that forced police to step in and escort devotees into the prayer hall.
The report balances the perspectives of the protesters, the worshippers, and the accused pastor, maintaining a neutral tone.
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