Rabindra Parichha, a legal activist who had been working as a legal activist for justice in Kandhamal, was killed on 15th Dec in the evening, at Bhanjanagar (Ganjam District). He has been brutally killed by a sharp weapon through which the unknown murderers has cut his throat up to 90% as reported. There was also sign of gun shot on his stomach. His dead body was found in Bhanjanagar which is a neighbouring city of Kandhamal Dist. on 15.12.2011 at 23 Hrs.

He was a leader of Christians and was formerly sarpanch (president) of his Panchayat. He was a native of Bhaliapara (Raikia block of Kandhamal). His wife and family members live at his native village. He was living at Bhanjanagar.

Cause of his murder is not known. It is common knowledge of most people in Kandhamal that Mr Manoj Pradhan, MLA of G Udayagiri, leader of BJP, a convict in two cases and accused in many cases of murder, arson, etc; has been moving from village to village instigating anti-social elements, to finish off all Christian leaders of Kandhamal one by one. Rabindra Paricha is the third Christian leader/pastor to be killed during the year 2011.

Pastor Saul Pradhan of Banjamaha (Raikia) was the first Christian killed during 2011. According to the police, he died due to alcohol and being out in the cold! Pastor Minoketan Nayak of Midiakia (Baliguda) was killed on 26 July 2011. Police say that he died due to bike accident ! Police and administration appear to be on the side of anti-Christian radicals. On 23rd July, there was a large rally at Phulbani at which a lot hate speeches were given. In addition there were hate slogans. One of the slogans was "Hindu-hindu: bhai-bhai _ Anya sab desh-drohi" No action is taken against such anti-nationals. Now at season of Christmas the "Kui samaj" a frontal organisation of the BJP has called for Kandhamal bandh for five days (23 to 27 Dec). Most Christians are in panic as what is going to happen during Christmas. Memories of the horror during Christmas of 2007 is still fresh in the minds of Christians of Kandhamal.