Athagarh, Jan 12: In a bid to avoid crowd on the occasion of ‘Makar Sankranti’ on Thursday, the Cuttack district administration has imposed Section-144 in and around Dhabaleswar Temple.

This was informed by Athagarh Sub-Collector Ajambar Mohanty today.

He appealed the public not to visit the temple during this period.

People will gather at the temple on the occasion of the ‘Makar Sankranti’. Keeping in view, the administration has imposed Section-144 till January 14 in and around Dhabaleswar Temple.