The circular, which has got the Law department’s nod, has been sent to the Home department for its consideration, sources said. It will be a “general order” to put an end to any type of arms-training at the temple premises, sources said. “The Devaswom Minister, who says that arms training should not be allowed at the shrine complexes, should also reveal the names of the shrines where such training drills have been held,” he said. “A law banning arms training is already in existence. “Then, who is making temples storehouses of arms?” he asked.

Source: Indian Express September 08, 2016 13:07 UTC