Panaji: Goa's police constabulary has been banned from constantly using mobile phones while on traffic and picketing duty according to newly-appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sunil Garg.

Garg, who was on a visit to the Panaji police station Thursday where he interacted with civilians, said the ban was a result of complaints from people across sections, that police personnnel often posted on public roads were found whiling away their time speaking, messaging or browsing on their mobile phones.