Mumbai Police extends Section 144 of CrPC in Mumbai till January 15

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Mumbai Police has extended Section 144 of CrPC in the island city till January 15 as Maharashtra fights a fresh wave of Covid-19 led by the Omicron variant. Citizens have been prohibited from visiting beaches, open grounds, sea faces, promenades, gardens, parks, or similar public places from 5 pm to 5 am during this period.

The Maharashtra government further capped the attendance at gatherings in open or closed spaces at 50, following a surge in coronavirus cases in the state. Earlier, not more than 100 persons in enclosed spaces and 250 persons in open spaces were allowed to attend events, including weddings, social, cultural, political and religious gatherings. However, in its revised guidelines on Thursday night, the number was further capped.

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