Ayodhya Verdict : DC Bans Celebrations, Protests in Mangalore
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)
Mangalore, Sep 22: Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner and district magistrate, through an order, has banned holding of public processions, victory processions, protests, public meetings, functions, observation of black day and such other programmes in connection with the expected delivery of judgment by Allahabad High Court on September 24 on Ayodhya dispute, within the district. This order will be in force from 6 am on September 24 to midnight on September 26.
Raising of slogans and singing of songs in public, using of signs, using of suggestive body language, showing or spreading of pictures concerning the dispute, distribution of pamphlets, exhibiting or circulating things or materials through leaflets and such other mediums, pasting of wall posters and committing of any other steps which compromises decency, good behaviour and public security, and any act that encourages criminal activities, have been banned during the said period.
This order, however, will not be applicable to any programmes, functions or meetings being convened by the government. Processions and religious functions being held with prior permission from the divisional and taluk magistrates will also be exempt from this order, a release said.