No new restrictions have been imposed in Mumbai, city police clarify


By: Express News Service |

Updated: September 17, 2020 10:22:18 pm


Quiet Mumbai Doctor, Sexual Assault, Coronavirus Patient, Mumbai News, Indian Express NewsMumbai Police Spokesperson DCP N Ambika said: “DCP Operations has issued an order under 144 CrPC on Wednesday that will be applicable in the city of Mumbai until September 30.”

Mumbai police on Thursday night clarified that there were no changes to the restrictions in place in the city after a notice under section 144 issued by the police on Wednesday generated confusion.

Senior police officers confirmed that the notice issued was simply an extension of a previous notice under section 144 and that there were no changes in place.

The confusion began after a notice issued by DCP (operations) Shahaji Umap under section 144 was issued on Wednesday that extended the restorations until September 30.

However, Mumbai Police Spokesperson DCP N Ambika soon clarified: “DCP Operations issued an order yesterday under 144 CrPC which will be applicable in the city of Mumbai until September 30th. It is issued in accordance with the guidance received from the state government on August 31 regarding easing of restrictions and phased opening of Lockdown (Mission Begin Again) and no new / fresh restrictions have been imposed by the Mumbai police. “

A senior official added that the order issued u / s 144 CrPC is a mere extension of our previous order (issued on August 31) and the Mumbai police have not imposed any new restrictions.

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