India, Nov. 2 -- The reconstructed Sion railway overbridge, which was inaugurated on October 22, has blocked the road used by vehicles to access the Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Church in Sion East, inconveniencing nearly 1,400 students and scores of parishioners.

On Sunday, students, school authorities and priests including principal Fr Salvador D'Souza and parish priest Fr Tony D'Souza staged a silent protest on the newly reconstructed bridge, demanding restoration of vehicular access to the school and church premises.

"The problem is not just about movement of vehicles. It is also about the safety of children and the dignity of people visiting the church as even ambulances, fire brigade vehicles and hearses are facing difficul...