Goa, Jan. 23 -- A Christian pastor in Odisha's Dhenkanal district was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated by a group of men accused of having links to right-wing organisations, following allegations that he was involved in religious conversions.

The incident reportedly took place on January 4 in Parjang village, where Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik was conducting a prayer meeting at the private residence of a family member, Krishna Naik. His wife, Bandana Naik, and a few others were also present at the gathering.

According to a complaint lodged by Bandana Naik, a mob of around 15 to 20 men, allegedly armed with bamboo sticks, forcibly entered the house and attacked her husband. She alleged that the pastor was dragged out, beaten repea...