Pastor sacked in Mizoram

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 17:48 [IST]

Aizawl, Feb 20 (UNI) Kerala-based New Life Ministry has sacked the director of its Manipur branch Pastor C V John for his alleged involvemnt with a gospel singer.

Mizoram Gospel Association sources said the 'scandal' of the popular Mizo singer came as a surprise to them.

Pastor John was sacked on Friday as per a termination order from Chairman of Ministry Rev Darsanglien.

According to sources, the allegation was taken seriously only after John's wife produced a digital photograph on that issue.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-MIZORAM-SCANDAL

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