According to available reports, Father Cherickal belonged to the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Thamarassery in Kerala before being sent abroad.

Two accused were detained while one escaped. Religious literature and materials linked to Christianity were seized during the raid.

On 30 August 2025, Girish Mattanna and Madan Bugudi turned up at the Belthangady Police Station and held a press meet, claiming to be devotees of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala.

On Sunday (9th February), the Gomti Nagar Extension police arrived at the location and brought 50 people from the house where Christian conversion activities were reported, to the police station.

Justice V J Arun issued the temporary injunction and gave the police instructions to provide the necessary protection.

After the uproar and protest by the student organisation, the police took cognisance of the matter and registered an FIR against the school Principal.

The complainant LRPF states that the Pastor and his wife are giving the impoverished, uneducated, marginalized, and weaker sectors the erroneous impression that they can treat any critical medical conditions with their prayers

The article in The Times of India, titled “Jingle bells with ghungroos and Bhangra: Christmas gets a twist and desi soundtrack”, exemplifies this approach

All four accused have been booked under sections 354B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 341 (Punishment for wrongful restraint), 295A and 298 of the IPC.

They were beaten every now and then. Their clothes were torn and they never were allowed good clothes. They were forced to clean public toilets and were deprived of any basic personal hygiene