PANAJI: Taking cognizance of the possibility of law and order problem and disturbance of breach of peace and tranquility in South Goa district, in view of the court verdict in Ayodhya case, Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 has been impose in Goa.

During the enforcement of this order, assembly and collection of five or more persons, taking out or organising procession, carrying of firearms or weapons, use of loudspeakers, shouting of slogans, burning of fire crackers in public places are prohibited, in the whole of Goa during the said period. This order will not ban marriage ceremony, funeral procession and people attending religious service.

The South Goa district magistrate has imposed Section 144 from midnight on September 28 to midnight on September 30 while the North Goa district magistrate has imposed the Section 144 from 12 midnight on September 30 to midnight on October 3.