Because the novel coronavirus circumstances proceed to surge in Maharashtra, the administration on Tuesday introduced a five-day ‘Janta Curfew’ within the state’s Jalgaon district starting March 11.
District Collector Abhijit Raut stated the ‘Janta Curfew’ might be imposed from 8 p.m. on March 11 until 8 a.m. on March 15 within the Municipal Company limits in Jalgaon.
He, nonetheless, added that emergency companies, Maharashtra Public Service Fee (MPSC) and different departments’ exams might be exempted.
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The District Collector additional stated, “enforcement of this order would be the duty of the Municipal Company and native police”.
“Violators might be chargeable for motion below the Epidemic Act and different related sections of the IPC,” ANI quoted Raut as saying.
Earlier on Monday, Maharashtra recorded 8,744 new coronavirus circumstances within the final 24 hours. The state witnessed over 20 extra virus-related deaths whereas one other 9,068 sufferers recovered throughout the identical interval.
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Within the aftermath of the spike in coronavirus circumstances, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier this month confirmed disinterest in imposing one other lockdown within the state however warned “helplessness can also be one thing”.
Asserting he’s constantly monitoring the scenario in Maharashtra, he urged all to comply with the rules with regard to the coronavirus pandemic correctly.