Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have ordered police to ensure a peaceful Christmas after a right‑wing Hindu group threatened to disrupt the festival.
Hindu Jagran Manch sent letters to schools in Aligarh city asking them not to celebrate Christmas.
The group alleged that the festival would be a step towards "forced conversions" of Hindu students.
The state is governed by PM Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP.
An official told the BBC all district authorities had been asked to take strict action against anyone who tried to obstruct Christmas celebrations.
Source: BBC
