Odisha conversion row: 4 held for attacking pastor in Dhenkanal; wife alleges mob forced him to drink drain water
Four individuals were detained in Dhenkanal, Odisha, over two weeks after a pastor was allegedly assaulted and publicly humiliated on forced conversion accusations. The pastor's wife had complained of police inaction following the January 4th incident, where a mob reportedly attacked him. Political parties have reacted strongly to the event.