Ahead of the 2021 new year's eve celebrations, Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday imposed night curfew in the national capital. The authority issued a circular stating that not more than five persons will be allowed to assemble at public places. Also, no new year celebration events or gatherings are permitted at public places from 11 pm on December 31 to 6 am on January 1 and 11 pm on January 1 to 6 am on January 2.
The restrictions come after 25 fresh cases of new coronavirus variants were found among the returnees from the UK to India. The government authorities are imposing stringent coronavirus curbs amid the COVID-19 new strain scare.
Meanwhile, DCP, New Delhi District Dr. Eish Singhal said, public gatherings are not allowed in public places like Connaught Place, India Gate beyond 11 pm on December 31 and January 1. Only licensed premises exempted. Police will be deployed in large numbers and book violations noticed.
Buses won't be allowed in the Connaught Place area after 7:00 pm today. The routes of several buses diverted.
Curbs in Mumbai for New Year eve celebrations
As people gear up to welcome 2021, the Mumbai police on Wednesday announced a slew of restrictions on gatherings and celebrations on New Year's eve in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a press release issued late in the night, the police pointed out that the Maharashtra government has already issued guidelines related to New Year's eve and called for low-key celebrations.
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