The retreat, which commenced on April 16 at Don Bosco Institute Joypur in Kharguli, Guwahati, welcomed over 600 young attendees from various northeastern Indian states. Designed for spiritual renewal, reflection on the Paschal Mystery, and fellowship, Youth Pasch includes activities such as labyrinth prayer gardens, Seder meals, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, fostering an environment of faith, friendship, and trust.

However, by Wednesday afternoon, participants were troubled by loud music blaring from a neighbouring residence, disrupting the sacred atmosphere. A youth delegation personally appealed to the homeowner, requesting respect for the sanctity of Holy Week and the ceremonies underway—but their plea was ignored. As a result, organizers were forced to relocate a scheduled program from the institute's amphitheatre.

"We came here seeking peace and reflection, but the loud music during devotions made it difficult to focus on prayer," said a participant from Manipur.

Another youth leader from Assam said," Holy Week is a sacred time for us. We tried reasoning with the neighbour, but the homeowner didn't care about our faith and ceremonies."

The disturbance persisted into Holy Thursday, affecting the commemoration of the Last Supper, one of the event's most significant observances. With no resolution, the youth group adapted, shifting the ceremony to an alternative location within the institute.

Fortunately, the disturbance ended when a local police team arrived at the neighbour's residence and intervened to restore peace.

Commenting on Police intervention, an attendee from Nagaland said," We are truly grateful to the authorities for stepping in. Their action allowed us to continue our observances without further distractions."

Guwahati Provincial Fr Sebastian Kurcheeyil officiated the Holy Thursday service alongside DBI founder and former director Fr. V.M. Thomas, current DBI Executive Director Fr. Cletus, and nine other concelebrating priests.

The ceremony lasted two and a half hours. It featured a vivid dramatization of seven key scenes from the Last Supper, including Jesus instructing his disciples to prepare for the sacred meal, The Washing of the Feet, The Institution of the Eucharist, The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, The Betrayal of Jesus, and the tragic aftermath of Judas's suicide.

"Walking through each scene, from the Washing of the Feet to Judas's betrayal, gave me a deeper understanding of Christ's love and sacrifice," said a first-time Youth Pasch attendee from Arunachal Pradesh.

On the significance of Holy Thursday, a girl participant from Meghalaya said, "The dramatization of the Last Supper was incredibly moving. It made me feel like I was witnessing history unfold right before my eyes."

The observances concluded with the Eucharist, followed by an uplifting praise and worship session. The evening culminated in an hour-long prayerful Adoration, bringing Holy Thursday to a close at 11:00 PM.