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Loreto Convent is vandalised in Lucknow |
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Tuesday, 30 November 1999 |
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 Lucknow, Sept. 10: A group of activists belonging to the Akhil Bhartiya Yuva Morcha attacked the prestigious Loreto Convent on Sunday to protest against an “occult” session reportedly held in the school on September 6. Reacting to a report published in a local daily, Yuva Morcha activists forced their way into the school on Sunday evening, broke open doors, smashed window panes and smashed potted plants.
They burnt an effigy of the school principal and shouted slogans against the authorities. The protesters also hurled abuses at the nuns who shut themselves in to escape the mob fury. The protesters said they would not let the school function since it was involved into converting students. This act of vandalism continued for more than half an hour before the police arrived on the scene and shooed away the protesters.
The district magistrate of Lucknow, Mr Ramendra Tripathi, has ordered an inquiry into the allegations of an occult session after receiving complaints from parents. “I have directed officials of the education department to ascertain the facts and submit their report within three days. If needed, appropriate action will be taken after the report is submitted,” he told reporters.
Meanwhile, sister Tressia of Loreto Convent said that the alleged “occult” session was actually a routine programme and a prayer meeting related to personality development. “I do not know why facts are being distorted and what do people stand to gain from this,” she said.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 November 2009 )
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