India, Jan. 2 -- Tension flared up late on Wednesday night in Gadabaguda village under Narayanpatna block of Odisha's Koraput district following a dispute over alleged religious conversion activities.

Pastor and Four Families Assaulted According to reports, villagers allegedly tied up and assaulted Pastor Ashok Turuk along with members of four Christian families when they entered the village for prayers. The incident occurred when the group was reportedly holding a prayer meeting late at night.

Police from Narayanpatna rushed to the spot after being informed and rescued the pastor and the families. They were later taken to the police station.

The village has been witnessing tension over religious conversion for the past few months. Fol...