India News | Movement of Individuals from 9 Pm to 5 Am for Non-essential Activities Prohibited in C'garh from June 1

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 31 (ANI): Movement of individuals for all non-essential activities between 9 pm to 5 am will be prohibited in Chandigarh from June 1 according to new directives issued by the administration, following the revised guidelines issued by the union home ministry for phased re-opening of COVID-19 lockdown.

Any breach of this order should invite action under Section 188 of IPC, according to an order issued by the District Magistrate, Mandip Singh Brar.

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Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant) facilitates the arrest of anyone violating the COVID-19 lockdown.

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in UT stands at 293, as per the Chandigarh Health Department (ANI)

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