An unknown group allegedly set fire to a Catholic Church at Dhobighat, Lalitpur at around 3 am on Tuesday. Two motorbikes and a four-wheeler parked inside the Church of the Assumption were reduced to cinder in the fire.

The fire has partially damaged the abode of pastor and western entrance of the church, read a statement issued by the Church today.

Expressing deep sadness over the incident, Nepal Catholic Church hoped that the government would conduct an impartial investigation into the incident.

The church reiterated that such inhumane activities at the holy place cannot falter it in its service activities. The assumption church has also requested those involved in such violent activities to refrain from them.

Reiterating that Nepal is a multi-religious and multi-cultural country according to its constitution, the church has called on everyone to maintain peace and harmony.