Mumbai Police issue prohibitory orders from November 1-15

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Mumbai Police on Friday said that it has issued a prohibitory order banning gathering of five or more people, use of loud speakers, illegal processions, among other activities for a fortnight from November 1, an official order said.

The order was issued by Sanjay Latkar, deputy commissioner of police (operations). It said that it was a routine order.

The order said, in view of inputs received by the police about disturbance of peace, law and order situation, danger to human life and property the gathering of five or more persons, illegal processions and use of loudspeakers, band and bursting of firecrackers is prohibited from November 1 to November 15.

The order issued further said that there were exemptions for weddings, funerals, meetings, companies, co-operative societies, theatres and cinema halls.

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In an another order, the police said that it had banned display, possession of weapons, arms and ammunitions from November 3 to December 2, in view of maintaining peace and safety.

Any creation, display and publishing of pictures, signs and boards, which will lead to trouble in social morals, security or danger is also banned.

According to the order, provocative utterances, songs and use of music is also prohibited during this time.

"Stringent action will be taken against people who are found violating the order," the order said.

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