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Rajasthan imposes Section 144 of CrPC in 11 districts amid rising COVID-19 cases

Concerned over the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state.

India TV News Desk Edited by: India TV News Desk Jaipur Published on: September 20, 2020 9:59 IST
Rajasthan imposes Section 144 of CrPC in 11 districts amid rising COVID-19 cases (Representational i
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Rajasthan imposes Section 144 of CrPC in 11 districts amid rising COVID-19 cases (Representational image)

The Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state due to rising number of coronavirus cases. The state has 33 districts and the provision prohibits an assembly of more than five persons at a place. According to a release, the government also decided to continue the ban on social or religious functions till October 31.

However, the permission for 20 people at funerals and 50 in marriage functions will continue. The decisions were taken in a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, the release said. In view of alarming situation regarding coronavirus, it was decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Udaipur, Sikar, Pali and Nagaur, the release said.

People will have to wear masks and follow social distancing norms. Health Minister Raghu Shrma, Chief Secretary Rajeeva Swarup, Principal Secretary (Home) Abhay Kumar, Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Akhil Arora and other officials were present in the meeting. 

(With inputs from PTI)

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