Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Sept. 25 -- : A mob of locals allegedly vandalised houses of Christian families living in five villages in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district.

Tensions peaked in Karkabeda, Singhanpuri, Tiliyabeda , Silati and Jondrabeda villages after the incident, following which police force had to be deployed to restore peace.

Speaking about the incident, Inspector General (IG) of Police, Bastar, P Sundarraj said that the tribals of the area have problems with the Christian converts not following locals rituals and customs.

"In five villages of Kondagaon District namely Karkabeda, Singhanpuri, Tiliyabeda , Silati and Jondrabeda there are few families who follow Christianity since last five to six years. The tribal community i...