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- Four unidentified tourists climbed a holy cross associated with St. Ann’s Church in Pallivasal.
- Church officials reported the incident to the Munnar police after photographs of the act circulated on social media.
- The religious community considers the act sacrilegious as the cross is used for traditional prayers during the Lenten season.
- Authorities are currently attempting to identify the individuals involved to take legal action.
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- Police identification of the tourists involved
- Registration of a formal legal case
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Vijosh Mulloor
Vicar of St. Ann’s Church
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“This act tarnishes Christian religious symbols. The church has formally filed a complaint with the Munnar police, demanding that a case be registered and strict action taken against those who desecrated the Holy Cross”
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…went viral on social media, terming the act sacrilegious. Vijosh Mulloor, Vicar of St. Ann’s Church, said devotees regularly climb the hill to observe the Way of the Cross on Fridays and throughout the Lenten season. “ This act tarnishes Christian religious symbols. The church has formally filed a complaint with the Munnar police, demanding that a case be registered and strict action taken against those who desecrated the Holy Cross ,” Fr. Mulloor said. Police officials noted that it was suspected that the youths climbed the cross on either Friday or Saturday, and efforts are currently under way to identify them. Published - September 19, 2026…
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Named India · Idukki · Latin Catholic Church · Munnar · Pallivasal · St. Ann’s Church · Vijayapuram Diocese · Munnar Police · Vijosh Mulloor
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