Police in Delhi promise special patrols to protect Christian churches
February 20, 2015
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Police in Delhi, India, have announced plans to monitor security daily at Christian churches and schools, in response to a series of attacks on Church properties.
After a series of break-ins, thefts, arson attacks, and desecrations at churches in Delhi, police have said that they will visit churches each day, and set up help-lines to which Christians can address complaints or concerns.
Delhiās police chief, B.S. Bassi, made the announcement after he was called in by federal officials to consult on anti-Christian violence. That meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responding to a plea from the Indian bishops, promised to take action against sectarian violence.
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Further information:
- Delhi Police to daily monitor churches, Christian schools (UCANews)
- Indian prime minister finally speaks out on anti-Christian violence (CWN, 2/18)
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