Mumbai: Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey on Wednesday said that shops selling essential items and public transport will remain operational during the 15-day strict Janta curfew. He also informed that there is no provision of movement passes this time. “We have given instruction to all our units that if anyone has an emergency they should be allowed movement,” Maharashtra DGP said.
Till now, the total number of COVID-19 infected police personnel is 36,728. This includes 3,160 active cases, DGP informed. Meanwhile, Mumbai police has issued fresh prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC, banning the assembly of five or more people at one place in the city, to contain the spread of COVID-19, an official said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a “mini lockdown” in the State for 15 days from 8 p.m. on Wednesday to contain the spread of the virus in the state. According to the guidelines announced by the State government, Section 144 would be imposed for 15 days and no one would be allowed to move in public places without valid reason.
All establishments, public places, activities and services would remain closed. Only services and activities mentioned under ‘essential category’ would be exempted. The government also announced a financial package of Rs 5,400 crore to help individuals who will be directly affected by the restrictions and closure of business.