Mumbai police issue orders banning assembly of 5 or more people till April 8

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police yesterday said assembly of more than five people has been prohibited in the financial capital till 8th of April this year, in a bid to maintain law and order.

Accordingly, taking out a morcha, playing loud sounds by congregating people, music band, bursting of crackers has been prohibited. However, events related to wedding ceremony, those related to conducting final rites, meetings of



cooperative organisations, events that place in clubs would be allowed, a senior police official said.

Also, assembly of people at cinema halls, theatres, places of public entertainment, courts, government and semi-government offices, schools, colleges and other educational institutions, factories, shops and other business establishments will be allowed, he said.