Mangalore : A 23-year old youth was assaulted by his father for not converting into a ‘Believer’ at Derebail on October 29, Wednesday.

The youth identified as Rupert Quardros, belonging to the Roman Catholic (RC) community was assaulted by his father Cyprian Quardros for not believing in church and priestly culture is against their sects.

It is learnt that, Cyprian Quardros along with his family converted into a Believer, which is popularly followed by the Roman Catholics and Protestants. But when Rupert was reluctant to convert, he was forced to leave the house.

Speaking to the media, Rupert said that he refused to convert into a Believer and hence was forced to live in a shed near his father’s house.

He also said that he had met his father on the issue of water supply on Wednesday and meantime Pastor Ronald Watson who was in the house picked a fight for remaining with the Roman Catholic religion and leading to physical assault on him.

Currently, Rupert is being treated at a private hospital. Rupert’s cousin Prakash Pinto criticized Ronald Watson, a pastor who is engaged in conversion.

Kavoor police have registered a case on the alleged attack.