As a part of preventive measure against pandemic, police prohibits groups of travellers from entering the city
Juhu beach at Andheri was full of people on Sunday. Pic/Satej Shinde
Mumbai police in face masks making the rounds of Juhu beach on Sunday. Pic/Satej Shinde
The order — undersigned by DCP (Operations) Pranay Ashok, further states: "I do hereby, promulgate an order under Section 144 of CRrPc, in the areas under the control of Commissioner of Police. Greater Mumbai, prohibiting the conduct of any business/holidays or other types of tours involving a group of people travelling together to foreign or domestic destinations organised by private tour operators or otherwise. If anyone including the private tour operators requires special exemptions on account of exceptional circumstances, they may apply to Commissioner of Police. "
The latest order came from Mumbai police, as the Maharashtra government ordered a partial shutdown of schools, colleges, malls, cinemas, multiplexes, public functions or any type of mass gatherings, till the end of this month.
People wearing masks flocked Dadar market on Sunday. Pic/Bipin Kokate
"This is a very specific order to prevent danger to human life, health or safety. If anyone found violating the orders, strict action will be taken against them," Ashok said.
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Total no. of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra
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