Nagpur/Mumbai: Nagpurians, are you planning to visit Mumbai? Think twice! The Mumbai police, in order to ensure peace and avoid any kind of disruptions in public order, have announced a Section 144 in the Capital City on Friday, December 2, till January 2.
Gatherings of five or more people will be prohibited across the city during this period. Any kind of demonstrations, sloganeering and performances in public places are also prohibited during this time. An arms ban has also been implemented in the maximum city from December 4 to January 2, said a media report quoting a press release.
In a press release, Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Police’s Mission Department Vishal Thakur said that any kind of gathering, procession, demonstration, playing loudspeakers, etc, will be banned in Mumbai till January 2.
What all is prohibited?
•Social gatherings at mass level around places of public entertainment
•Bursting crackers, playing loudspeakers, instruments and bands
•Sloganeering, demonstrations, and the performance of songs in public places
•Processions of all kinds including marriage ceremonies, funerals, large scale meetings of companies, clubs, cooperative societies and other such associations
•Gatherings of 5 or more people around government offices, courts and local bodies performing government or semi-government functions
•Large gatherings for schools, colleges and other institutions for educational activities or general business
•Firearms, swords, and other such weapons are not permitted. From December 4 to January 2, these orders will be in effect.
The press release issued by the Mumbai Police added that strict action will be taken against those found violating the orders.
