COVID-19: Lucknow Police issues 21-point advisory to maintain law
New Delhi : With upcoming festivals like Ramzan, Buddha Purnima, Eid and Bada Mangal, the Lucknow Police has issued a set of advisory for people to ensure the festivals do not increase chances of coronavirus spread in the city.
The cops have banned all kind of religious and other gatherings, slaughter of animals and sale and transport of meat under section 144 of CrPC.
Sale of Chines manjha used for flying kites has also been banned.
"Social media group admins will ensure that no member posts fake news/inflammatory messages in the group. If any member posts such a message, admin shall remove them from the group before making them delete the message. The police shall be informed," Arora stated in the order.
Issuing a 21-point advisory, Lucknow Joint Police Commissioner Naveen Arora said that not more than five people can gather without permission. It added that strict action will be taken against those people, who will not follow the guidelines.
The new orders will remain in force till May 30.