Crucifix broken at Haripad

Alappuzha, Kerala, Sep 26 (UNI) In another incident of vandalism of place of worship here, a crucifix located at Karthikappally Junction at Haripad in this district was found broken this morning.

The cross had been installed by St Thomas Orthodox Cathedral at Haripad.

A photo of St Thomas, installed near the crucifix, was also found broken.

A total 'hartal' was observed in Haripad to protest the incident.

A procession was also taken out by the local minority community.

Police had made no arrests so far. It suspected some anti-social elements to be behind the incident.

Earlier this week, two place of worship at Nedumbaserry, near Kochi, were found vandalised.

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