NHRC asks Orissa Govt. on arrangements for the security of Christians during Christmas season
New Delhi December 18, 2008
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Orissa seeking reports within three days as to how the State Government proposes to deal with the Hindu Organisations' Orissa Bandh call on 25th December, 2008 and what steps has been taken for protection of minorities during the Christmas season.
The Commission issued the notice on Mrs. Margaret Alva's complaint. She has expressed apprehension that violence may erupt in Orissa in the wake of Bandh call given by Hindu organization on 25th December and many lives may be lost during the Christmas season.
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The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Orissa seeking reports within three days as to how the State Government proposes to deal with the Hindu Organisations' Orissa Bandh call on 25th December, 2008 and what steps has been taken for protection of minorities during the Christmas season.
The Commission issued the notice on Mrs. Margaret Alva's complaint. She has expressed apprehension that violence may erupt in Orissa in the wake of Bandh call given by Hindu organization on 25th December and many lives may be lost during the Christmas season.
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