Overview
- Two independent shops displayed the slogan at the same time on Tuesday evening, prompting complaints from residents.
- Officers disconnected both signboards and registered FIRs under BNS Section 152 read with 61(2) and IT Act Sections 66C and 66F.
- Nine people linked to the outlets were detained, with four held by Calangute police and five by Anjuna police.
- Technical experts are examining a possible cyber intrusion as the shop operators told investigators the systems were hacked.
- Investigators are evaluating intent after FIRs described the scrolling text as seditious content on internet‑connected boards.