Section-144 has been imposed in Mumbai till 15 July. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranaya Ashok on Wednesday issued orders under Section 144 of CrPC prohibiting any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places or gathering of any sort anywhere in the city. This also includes restricting movement of people in public places, including religious places.
Due to the spike of 18,522 new cases in 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 count on Tuesday reached 5.66 lakh. Maharashtra, the worst-hit state too saw an increase of 4,878 new patients taking the tally to 1.74 lakh, while the death toll is up by 245.