Section 144 imposed in Mumbai Lockdown as Covid-19 cases Reaches 9,000

Maharashtra saw the biggest hike in coronavirus count as the state confirmed 1,567 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra was the only state in India to record over 10,000 coronavirus patients. The total number of coronavirus patients in the state increased to 14,541, according to the ministry of health and family welfare. Mumbai alone confirmed 9,123 coronavirus cases.

The state also reported the highest number of COVID-19 deaths. As many as 583 people succumbed to death in the state. According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) release, the death toll in Mumbai has reached 361.

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the Mumbai Police forced Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in the city till May 17. The get together of at least four individuals in a zone is disallowed. Individuals' development for unnecessary administrations, with the exception of clinical explanation, will be denied between 8 pm and 7 am. Just vehicles taking care of health related crises will be permitted to employ on streets during that time. 

To keep up tough social separating measures, Mumbai Police has requested shops to circulate tokens to clients. "In the event that the social removing measure is mocked, this administration may must be reevaluated," Mumbai Police said in a tweet. In the event that



you damage the lockdown standards, you could look as long as a half year in jail. 

Numerous alcohol shops across Maharashtra stayed shut on Monday. The disarray was because of an opposing correspondence from the extract office, a retailer said. 

India prior expanded the across the nation lockdown till May 17 to relieve the spread of the infection. The Center has mapped every single locale of the nation dependent on the quantity of coronavirus cases around there. Not many standards were loose in the third period of lockdown to restart the economy.

As Mumbai and its suburbs were classified under red zone, citizens will have certain restrictions for the next two weeks.

For two-wheelers, no pillion riders will be allowed. Up to three persons will be permitted in four-wheelers along with the driver. Cab aggregating services including Ola and Uber will remain suspended till May 17.

All standalone shops, neighbourhood shops and shops in residential complexes are allowed to open in urban areas. Market complexes, malls, cinema halls will remain closed.

E-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart can only deliver essential items in Mumbai and suburban areas. Private offices can operate with up to 33% strength as per requirement.