Christian community protests in Punjab against Dhirendra Shastri remarks, demands FIR

Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) Members of the Christian community staged a protest in Amritsar, Punjab, today against remarks allegedly made by Bageshwar Dham preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, accusing him of hurting their religious sentiments and demanding police action. Protesters carrying placards raised slogans and demanded that Punjab Police register a case against Shastri. They also called on the state authorities to bar him from entering Punjab, saying they would intensify their agitation if no action was taken. John Kotli, identified by organisers as a Christian community leader, accused Shastri of making objectionable references to Christian beliefs and the word "Hallelujah",…