Police in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday imposed restrictions prohibiting unauthorised protests and warned of action against people not following Covid-19 protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks in public places.
The police invoked Section 144 till April 30 as a precautionary measure. People will have to follow Covid-19 protocols at public places during the period and they will not be allowed to roam around with sticks, rods or firearms at public places except disabled and blind people.
The order added that nobody will be allowed to hold protests, processions or hunger strikes without permission from the competent authority.
The police also reiterated the complete ban on celebratory firing at events such as weddings and consumption of liquor at public places during the period.
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