Mumbaikars Flooded Internet With Memes After Section 144 Announcement In Mumbai | Image Credit: Reuters / Twitter
‘There is NO need to panic … Mumbai police have not imposed any new restrictions,’ Aditya Thackeray tweeted even as news of the extended ban order spread on social media.
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Ban orders restricting the movement of people have been extended in Mumbai until September 30 in light of the increase in coronavirus cases, an official said Thursday. The restrictions under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure have been in effect from the beginning of the confinement.
They were extended under the Aug. 31 guidelines on easing the Maharashtra government blockade, and no new restrictions have been imposed, the official said.
The news, however, caused panic on social media. Even when officials and Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray told people there were no new restrictions, the internet responded with memes to ease their pain over the extended restrictions. Some also questioned the logic of expanding Article 144 and at the same time stated that there were no new restrictions.
Following an increase in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the increase can be attributed to the way the unlocking of restrictions was implemented.
On Wednesday, the state’s total COVID-19 cases rose to 11,21,221 with 23,365 in a single day and 474 deaths.
Taking to Twitter, Aditya Thackeray reassured citizens and asked them not to panic.
No need for Panic The order issued under section 144 CrPC is just an extension of the previous order issued on August 31st. No new restrictions have been imposed for @MumbaiPolicia Please share and don’t panic. # Section144 #Mumbai
– Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) September 17, 2020
“There is NO need to panic. The order issued under section 144 CrPC is just an extension of the previous order issued on August 31. No new restrictions have been imposed by the Mumbai police. Please share and don’t panic, “Thackeray tweeted.
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