They sought protection for prayer groups and other congregation of Christians in the city. 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. Officers will provide security to all prayer services that are held as per the traditions and customs of Christians, he said. “There was a misunderstanding and confusion that was spread among Christians in the city regarding the alleged curbs imposed by the police.

Source: The Hindu November 25, 2021 03:21 UTC