Hindu group clashes with police over prayer gathering in temporary church at Baitul school

✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh 🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:16 PM 👁 17

A Hindu organization confronted police at a Baitul school that had been turned into a temporary church where more than 100 worshippers attended a prayer meeting led by two priests, who were later taken into custody.

Baitul, Madhya Pradesh, became the scene of a tense standoff on Saturday when a Hindu organization arrived at a school that had been repurposed as a temporary church. The makeshift place of worship was hosting a prayer assembly attended by over a hundred people, with two priests delivering the service.

Police officers were already on site to monitor the gathering when members of the Hindu group entered the premises, alleging that the conversion of the school into a church violated local sentiments. The confrontation quickly escalated, prompting law enforcement to intervene.

During the clash, the two priests conducting the prayer were detained by the police for further questioning. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlighted growing communal sensitivities surrounding the use of public or private properties for religious purposes.

Authorities have not released details about any legal action that may follow, and the school remains closed pending investigation.