Uttar Pradesh police: Strict action anyone who stops Christmas celebration

Uttar Pradesh, Dec 19: After the warning letter from Hindu Jagran Manch which asked all schools in Aligarh, not to celebrate Christmas, the Uttar Pradesh police chief has been asked to ensure peaceful Christmas.

The state's additional director general of police (law and order), Anand Kumar, asked district police chiefs to protect the constitutional freedom of practicing one's religion and take appropriate action against anybody trying to break the law.

The warning set off alarm bells in educational institutions in Aligarh, especially Christian schools, where Christmas is celebrated by students and staff.

Officer Kumar asked his deputies to take strict action against anybody intimidating and obstructing Christmas celebrations.