COVID-19: Sonitpur Magistrate prohibited movement of people, vehicles

A CORRESPONDENT

TEZPUR: In view of the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic and as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Sonitpur District Magistrate has u/s 144 CrPC prohibited the movement of people between 6 pm to 6 am.

Moreover, use of private vehicles and commercial passenger vehicles has also been banned between 6 PM to 6 AM, except for emergency services like medical services, police, fire services and emergency response services for restoring telecom and electricity. The order will come into force with immediate effect and will remain valid for the period of lockdown and until further order. 

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