Shillong, May 19: information has been received by the undersigned that certain number of people especially youths are indulging in what is described as Devil Worship or Satan Worship in the District.
This Devil Worship or Satan Worship is manifested in the form of public nudity, desecration of graves, destruction and vandalism of religious and sacred symbols & texts and movement of youth, both boys and girls, at cemeteries very late in the night and indulging in activities both immoral and criminal like defacing the walls with graffiti, gang fights and unauthorized bike races at night etc.
such practices have hurt the sentiments of the Christians and other religions across the district while generating anxiety and worry amongst the public at large;
“ I am of the opinion that such practices/activities, if allowed to be continued, will create social unrest and inflame religious sentiments across the district resulting into danger to human life, health & safety and lead to disturbance of the public tranquility;”.
being so satisfied, I, Shri S. Goyal, IAS, District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under section 144 Cr.P.C. do hereby prohibit as under, Devil worship or Satan worship in any form, Desecration of graves and vandalism of sacred symbols, Movement of youth at cemeteries very late in the night without any justification, Defacing the walls with graffiti, Gang fights and unauthorized bike races at night.
In view of the urgency of the matter, this order is being passed ex-parte and it shall come into force with immediate effect and remain in force till further orders said the Deputy Commisioner East Khasi Hills Sunjat Goyal.(SP News)
