Noida: To further curb the spread of Covid-19 ahead of the upcoming festivals, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement tough measures such as imposing Section 144 in Gautam Budh Nagar district from October 31 to November 30. The order of imposing Section 144 CrPC was passed by the Police Commissionerate of Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and to keep a check on the pandemic. The order was issued just days ahead of the upcoming Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath puja, and other festivals.Also Read - Big Bonanza: Centre Announces Rs 28,000 Bonus, Wage Revision for This PSU Employees Ahead of Diwali
The order statement read, “Section 144 CrPC implemented in Gautam Buddh Nagar from October 31 to November 30 in view of COVID-19 pandemic ahead of upcoming festivals. It further said that social gatherings are not allowed in the district without any permission while wearing masks and maintaining social distancing is compulsory. Also Read - Ahead of Diwali, Haryana Bans Sale and Use of Firecrackers in 14 Districts Near Delhi
“Gyms, restaurants, stadiums will only allow 50 per cent people of their total capacity till further order. A maximum of 100 people are allowed in marriages,” it added. Also Read - #DiwaliAsPerKohli Trends Bizarrely on Twitterverse Ahead of T20 World Cup Super 12 Game vs New Zealand
At present, Uttar Pradesh has 107 active cases of coronavirus infection including nine fresh cases in the past 24 hours and 16,87,145 total recoveries including 10 new recoveries in a single day, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Monday.