Protest against arms trade

BANGALORE: Even as the MoD gears up for the aero show that begins on February 11, Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI), Christ University School of Law and FEDINA will hold parallel sessions and workshops to create awareness on the theme `Havoc caused by gun trade'.
Beginning Tuesday, they will hold briefings on bringing arms trade under control.Activists will also hold a peace vigil on MG Road before a conference on disarmament for peace, human security and development.
The team will form a human chain.
CAFI founder Binalakshmi Nepram said if the defence budget is reduced by 10%, it would lead to upliftment of millions.
The Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society (SPAS) is also gearing up to protest against supply of arms. Society president Anna Ek said Sweden, by supplying arms and aircraft to India and Pakistan, was fuelling the conflict.
Defence companies SAAB and Bofors, among others, are participating in the show at Yelahanka.