Ayodhya verdict: Disturbance possible in Goa

PANAJI: Goa government has imposed section 144 in the northern district of the state claiming that "there is every possibility of law and order problem and disturbance there in view of the Ayodhya verdict".

The press note, released by the state government, has said that the Section 144 of CrPc (Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) will be in force from 00.00 hours on September 30, 2010 to October 03, 2010.

"There is every possibility of Law and Order problem and disturbance of breach of peace and tranquility in north Goa district in view of the court verdict in Ayodhya case," the press note issued by the Director of Information and Publicity said yesterday.

The state government has already initiated peace committee meetings in the entire state to ensure that there is no communal violence in the district.

The government has said that during the enforcement of this order, assembly and collection of five or more persons taking out or organising procession, carrying of fire arms or weapons, use of loudspeakers, shouting of slogans, burning of fire crackers in public places are prohibited, in the whole of north Goa district.

"However, this order will not ban marriage ceremony, funeral procession and people attending religious service," the release added.