New Year celebrations banned in Mumbai, Section 144 extended
The Hindu
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With COVID-19 cases rising at an alarming rate in Mumbai city, the police authorities have extended the imposition of Section 144 of the CrPC over the city till January 7 while banning New Year celebrations in both public and private spaces.
The order, issued by DCP (operations) S. Chaitanya late on Wednesday, came into effect on Thursday.
The new directive prohibits celebrations and gatherings in any closed or open space, including hotels and restaurants, bars and pubs and disallows booking for boats and banquet halls for parties on the night of December 31 in Mumbai.
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