Coimbatore: Miscreants attacked a Protestant church functioning under the Church of South India (CSI) at Sulur in Coimbatore. The attack by the miscreants who are yet to be identified has created
panic among the members of the Christian community living in the area. According
to an eyewitness, few unidentified persons pelted stones at the Church and damaged
windowpanes. However, the attackers ran away after the residents rushed to the
spot. They found a bag containing a bottle of petrol, a diesel can and cotton
waste to indicate that the attackers had intention of arson. Authorities of the
local Diocese believe that by attacking the church, the miscreants wanted to create
panic among the Christian community living in the area. The police are investigating
to identify the attackers.
