Sat Dec 21 08:31:28 UTC 2024: ## Kerala Church Dispute Erupts in Violence
**Kochi, Kerala – December 21, 2024** – Tensions between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church escalated into street violence late Friday night. Police in Mulanthuruthy, Ernakulam district, arrested one individual for allegedly confronting officers attempting to prevent clashes during a church festival procession.
The confrontation occurred at the Mulanthuruthy Marthoman Church, a historic site central to the ongoing dispute between the two factions. Both sides accused each other of violating a pre-arranged agreement regarding the festival procession. Police are reportedly investigating approximately a dozen individuals involved in the incident. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict and its potential for further unrest.
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