Rajasthan police order on temples evokes mixed reactions
The Hindu
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An order issued by the Rajasthan police prohibiting the construction of places of worship in police stations has evoked mixed reactions, with the Opposition BJP targeting the Congress Government for disturbing a tradition followed since before Independence. However,
civil rights groups here have supported the circular.
Additional Director General of Police (Police Housing) A. Ponnuchami stated in the circular, issued on Monday, that the Rajasthan Religious Places and Buildings Act, 1954, disallowed the religious use of public places. The circular asked all Superintendents of Police and other unit in-charges to ensure strict compliance with the Act.
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