'They want to celebrate the commercial aspect of Christmas but don’t want Christmas to be there,' said John Dayal, former president of the All India Catholic Union.
The police filed a 'dubious' FIR against the victims themselves, alleging they were luring people into the church to convert them. The victims are hoping to apply for anticipatory bail.
A senior police officer told The Wire that the FIR against the victims appears to be dubious. The victims say it is politically motivated, given the upcoming elections.