Jamsethpur: St Mary’s Church was attacked by activists belonging to the Sangh Parivar at Bistpur in Jamsethpur of Bihar on 25 September 2008.

The miscreants broke the altar, the chalice and the musical instruments. They also damaged some articles kept inside the church. Stones were also pelted at a statue placed in a glass enclosure outside.

Bishop Shillic Stooph condemned the attack and sought security for the Christian community and their properties in the area.