The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Orissa seeking reports to know how the State Government proposed to deal with the Hindu Organisations' Orissa Bandh call on 25th December, 2008 and what steps were taken for protection of minorities during the Christmas season.
The Commission issued the notice on Mrs. Margaret Alva's complaint. She had expressed apprehension that violence may erupt in Orissa in the wake of Bandh call given by Hindu organization on 25th December.