Meghalaya BJP files FIR over desecration of Jesus statue

Meghalaya BJP vice president Bernard Marak filed an FIR on Tuesday over the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ at Chibinang market in West Garo Hills.
In a complaint lodged with the district police chief of West Garo Hills, Abraham Sangma, Marak who is also a member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), alleged that a statue of Lord Jesus Christ was vandalised by a mob.”
“A mob, allegedly consisting largely of illegal migrants, assembled unlawfully and engaged in acts of violence in Chibinang area on March 9, 2026 which was reportedly instigated and provoked by former MLA and MDC, Esmatur Mominin,” Marak stated in the FIR.
Mominin was arrested by West Garo Hills police on Monday soon after he surrendered before police officials at Nongpoh police station following a period of evasion.
Marak alleged that the mob set fire to several shops and residential houses, causing extensive damage to property and livelihood.
“The mob deliberately destroyed and desecrated a statue of Lord Jesus Christ at Chibinang Main Market, thereby hurting the religious sentiments of the Christian community,” Marak stated.
Stating that no FIR has been registered till date, the BJP leader said the matter appears to have been overlooked despite its serious implications on communal harmony and law and order.
Demanding a thorough, impartial, and time-bound investigation be conducted, the BJP leader demanded that all accused persons, including those who instigated and participated in the incident, be identified and arrested.
Marak said that protection should be provided to affected residents, witnesses and Christian faithfuls.
“Steps be taken to restore law and order and prevent recurrence of such incidents,” the BJP leader said.