NGO: ‘Protect churches during Christmas’

A Mumbai NGO yesterday appealed to the Supreme Court to withdraw the permission for the use of firecrackers during Christmas and instead ensure protection to churches during the upcoming Christmas festival.

Harmony Foundation Chairman Abraham Mathai said the court recently permitted the use of firecrackers on Christmas eve till 12.30am. “Bursting firecrackers is not a norm during Christmas. What is most important is the safety of Christians who attend the Midnight Mass on December 25,” Mathai said. (IANS)