India, Oct. 22 -- Father Benedict Barla, principal of RC Boys Middle School, also known as St Michael's School, in Khunti, was critically injured in an alleged attack by unidentified assailants on Wednesday morning.

He was found unconscious and lying in a pool of blood inside his room on the school premises. The room was reportedly ransacked, with belongings scattered around. On learning about the incident, his colleagues, Father Nicholas and Sanjay, rushed him to Khunti Sadar Hospital. After initial treatment, he was referred to Pulse Hospital in Ranchi due to his critical condition, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

According to preliminary information, the attackers allegedly fired a shot before assaulting him with a sharp-...