The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) has issued curfew orders in the areas that come under Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) jurisdiction till April 8, 2022, in accordance with the powers of Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 to maintain peace and order.
As per the order, gatherings of more than five persons, marches, demonstrations, loudspeakers, music bands and bursting of firecrackers are prohibited.
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Based on accounts, marriage ceremonies, funerals, meetings of cooperative societies, organizations, events organized in clubs have been exempted from the prohibition. In addition to this, any march or peaceful rally that has the requisite police permission has also been exempted.
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Moreover, the prohibition is not applicable at cinema halls, theatres, places of public entertainment, government offices, courts, semi-government offices, schools, colleges, shops amongst other establishments, companies as well as factories.
Meanwhile, earlier, a separate order has reportedly been issued by the police that bans the use of paragliders, balloons, high-rise crackers and flash laser light beams in areas under its jurisdiction from February 20 to April 20. It has been stated by the police that those violating the order will be booked under section 188 of the CrPC.
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