Belagavi police assure Christians of protection

A delegation of Christian leaders met Police Commissioner K. Thiyagarajan and expressed their concern over what they said rising attacks on minorities by Hindu right wing groups. They sought protectio

A delegation of Christian leaders met Police Commissioner K. Thiyagarajan and expressed their concern over what they said rising attacks on minorities by Hindu right wing groups. They sought protection for prayer groups and other congregation of Christians in the city.

Bishop Derek Fernandes, who headed the delegation, told the Police Commissioner that they were concerned over reports of such intolerant attitude and attacks on minorities. They were particularly concerned about certain media reports about the police advising some Protestant prayer groups to avoid conducting prayers in conventional halls and other public places.

Bishop Fernandes also sought a clarification about the reports and urged the police not to restrain Christians from holding routine prayer services in halls and private places in a legitimate manner.