Chandigarh, Dec. 24 -- A planned Hanuman Chalisa recitation by Bajrang Dal in Hisar on Christmas Day has sparked controversy, with police issuing notices to four local Hindu leaders and deploying water cannons as a precaution. The event, scheduled at Krantiman Park, is set to be attended by Bajrang Dal national convenor Kishan Prajapati. The park is adjacent to the 160-year-old St. Thomas Church, which celebrates Christmas on the same day.
Police issued notices to leaders Sanjeev Chauhan, Kapil Vats, Praveen, and Amar, warning them not to organize public events without prior administrative permission. The notices emphasized that organizers must ensure peace and crowd management and are responsible for any disruption or law-and-order issues...