Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to impose Section 144 in parts of state. The state government decision is as part of the district’s COVID-19 protection measures from July 10 till August 30.

The Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida will work under imposition of Section 144. This move of government comes ahead of upcoming religious festivals, including Shivratri, Raksha Bandhan, Bakri-Eid, Janmashtami and Muharram, during which there is a possibility of a threat to peace and law and order by anti-social elements. The new orders by the authorities read that only 50 people will be allowed for entry into any religious place at a time. Activities suggested here like social, political, sports, entertainment, academic and cultural festivals and other gatherings won't be allowed without prior permission from the district administration. The authorities also stated that all other activities will remain banned except medical and essential services in every containment zone. The district authorities further mentioned that gyms, cinema halls and sports complexes will function at 50 percent capacity while swimming pools will remain closed. The timings of the restaurants operating in the district will remain the same as of 7 am- 9 pm. However, eating while standing or sitting at sweet, street food and fast food shops and eateries will not be allowed.

In addition to these restrictions, metro, buses and cab services in the district will not be permitted to have more than 50 percent occupancy. Two people along with the driver will be allowed in an auto-rickshaw, three people, including the driver in an e-rickshaw, and not more than four persons will be allowed in a four-wheeler. At last, the authorities said that no person will be allowed to sell or play any audio, video cassette or CDs that are misleading and disrupt communal harmony. Violation of the police order will be punishable under IPC Section 188 (disobeying public order). Meanwhile, Yogi kingdom recorded four COVID-related deaths and 100 new cases on Saturday.

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