Maharashtra topping the list for contributing highest numbers of Covid-19 cases, the state government has imposed a night curfew in the state. The decision has been taken to curb the spread of the virus. Starting at 8:00 pm the night curfew will stay till 7:00 am in the morning. Besides cufew, the government also released new guidelines and stricter rules to be followed by the people, organisations, offices, cinema halls, wedding halls which will stay in effect till April 15.
While Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray today too cautioned for another lockdown in the state if rules are not followed properly by the people. With the imposition of night curfew, prime spots in Mumbai where crowd is spotted usually after over a year witnessed the same silence again when nationwide lockdown was announced. After 8 pm places like Marine Drive, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharasj Terminus, Girgaon Chowpatty wore a deserted look due to the imposition of night curfew. Shops, malls, stores, marts were closed as soon as night curfew clocked in. Police officials were seen asking people to leave from places between the curfew timings.
Tourist spot Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel wore a deserted look | ANI
Police officials seen patroling during the curfew at the famous Marine Drive |
Streets deserted at the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus |
Shop owners were seen shutting their shops amid night curfew imposition |
Police personnel conduct a flag march during night curfew, imposed by the authorities to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Mumbai |
Police constables urge people to leave Juhu beach in view of coronavirus pandemic, in Mumbai |
Police personnel conduct a flag march at Juhu Beach during night curfew, imposed by the authorities to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Mumba | ANI
