Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on April 21 asked Goa Director General of Police Pranab Nanda to beef up security around Goa's churches following the attack on churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Filipe Neri Ferrao soon over improving the security arrangements for Goa's churches, some of which date back to the 17th century. "I have spoken to the DGP about enhancing the security of Goa's churches. I will be speaking to the Archbishop soon," Mr. Sawant said while condemning the deadly attacks in which a large number of persons have reportedly died and many more injured. As there are no special prayers on Sunday, general security has been alerted in church areas.

Source: The Hindu April 21, 2019 12:00 UTC