Section 144 imposed in Mumbai from midnight tonight

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 17, 2020 08:00 PM2020-09-17T20:00:15+5:302020-09-17T20:00:34+5:30

Mumbai Police has imposed restrictions on movement and gathering in the city due to rising COVID-19 cases. Under Section ...

Section 144 imposed in Mumbai from midnight tonight | Section 144 imposed in Mumbai from midnight tonight

Section 144 imposed in Mumbai from midnight tonight

Mumbai Police has imposed restrictions on movement and gathering in the city due to rising COVID-19 cases. Under Section 144. Movement of one person or more is prohibited except for the listed emergency and non emergency services. Movement is allowed for activities exempted in the Mission Begin Again orders dated August 30. The prohibitory orders are for restricting movement or gathering of people in areas under the control of the Commissioner of Police. DCP Operations issued an order under Sec 144 CrPC yesterday, applicable in Mumbai city up to 30 September."It's issued as per guidelines of State Govt on 31st August regarding easing of restrictions 7 phase-wise opening of lockdown and no new restrictions imposed by Mumbai Police," said DCP PRO.

In other words, under Section 144, Mumbai Police imposed restrictions on movement and gathering in the city, but said that unlock exemptions remain.Food, vegetables, ration, milk booth and other stores to remain open.Banking, Stock Exchange, Clearing Corporation, depositories, Stock Brokers and SEBI registered participants operating through these institutions will be permitted to function.Hospital, medicine, pharma, pathology laboratories, medical nursing colleges and more will also be open.Trucks or tempos carrying goods and manpower related to the above services. Other establishments providing essential services such as telephone, internet services, electricity, petroleum, oil, media services, e-commerce delivery and other activities related to essential and non-essential commodities are allowed as well.

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