Uddhav imposes curfew in entire Maharashtra

March 23, 2020 17:48

Maharashtra chief minister, Uddhav Thackeray, today imposed curfew in the entire state of Maharashtra. These steps should be seen as preventive measures by the citizens, said Thackeray.

He also appealed to citizens to stay at home for their own safety in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Despite CrPC Section 144 being invoked in the state, a number of people were seen out on streets on Monday while several main roads were packed with vehicles.

"Today I am compelled to announce a statewide curfew. People were not listening and we are compelled," Uddhav Thackeray said.

All district borders are being sealed, no inter-district transportation is being allowed. All essential services to function and their transportation also allowed but with restrictions.

Image: Birds' eyeview: A deserted Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai. Pic: ANI

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