BREAKING: Section 144 of CrPC imposed in Delhi from 9 pm today

Amid vel coronavirus crisis, Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in Delhi from 9 pm on March 22 to midnight of March 31. order issued by Delhi police stated that re was a likelihood of community transmission of COVID-19. Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava promulgated order for maintaining public safety in national capital.

As a result, assembly of any kind including demonstrations and any social, cultural, religious garing has been prohibited. Moreover, organization of weekly markets except for daily necessities and guided tours by private operators have been banned. Also, any individual suspected to have contracted COVID-19 must take requisite prevention and treatment measures.

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Measures in Delhi to combat COVID-19

Currently, 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Delhi besides death of one person.  Delhi government has already ordered shutting of all educational institutions, cinema halls, weekly markets, and shopping malls. Buses and metros are being disinfected daily. On Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal stated that only takeaway and home delivery services will be allowed. Addressing his first digital-only press briefing on Saturday, Delhi CM observed that possibility of a lockdown could t be ruled out. Moreover, he anunced that those receiving ration from fair-price shops would get 50% extra for next month. 50% of taxis, autos, and buses are shut on Sunday due to Janta Curfew. 

Meanwhile, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued a press release revealing details about timings of Delhi Metro for Monday, March 23. Delhi Metro services will start from 6 am across originating stations of all Lines with a frequency of 20 minutes until 8 am. Only people involved in essential services such as hospitals, police, etc. will be allowed to enter Metro stations from 6 to 8 am after production of ir identification cards. reafter, common person can access trains which will run at rmal frequency until 10 am. However, Metro trains will t be operational from 10 am to 4 pm except for those trains which are on way to ir destination stations. Subsequently, Metro services will function rmally from 4 to 8 pm after which re will be furr services in day. 

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