Pastor’s vehicle vandalised after exposing church fund ‘misuse’

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 24: The vehicle of Rev. McDonald Pyngrope, a pastor at Mawkhar Presbyterian Church who recently flagged the alleged misappropriation of church funds, was vandalised on Sunday evening. The incident is suspected to be a retaliatory act linked to his recent formal complaint.

Rev. Pyngrope lodged an FIR at the Lumdiengjri Police Station after his vehicle was targeted while parked near the Wahumkhrah fencing at Lawmali Pyllun. The pastor had been attending a cottage gathering at a church member’s residence in Wahingdoh and noticed the damage—a smashed right rear door—only after reaching Jaiaw Pdeng.

Notably, no valuables were stolen. Rev. Pyngrope stated that his wallet, ATM cards, and the car’s audio system were left untouched. In his complaint, he requested the police to investigate the act and conduct a preliminary inquiry. (Contd on P-7)