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Mumbai Police imposes Section 144, Schools and Colleges not affected, to remain open – Times Now

Mumbai Curfew imposed from Dec 3 to Jan 2, schools and colleges to remain open

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Mumbai Police has imposed Section 144 from December 3, 2022 onwards to January 2, 2023. As per orders passed by Mumbai Police today, Section 144 will be imposed in the city . However, students should note that Schools and Colleges in Mumbai will remain open and are not going to be impacted.

Mumbai schools and colleges will continue to function as per their respective academic calendars. Schools are expected to be closed for winter break and board exam preparatory leaves. Schools and colleges are expected to function in the same manner, unless an order is issued by the city police or district management.

Under Section 144, gathering of four or more people is prohibited. In Mumbai, this curfew will be placed starting from tomorrow, December 3, 2022. The curfew was initially supposed to be lifted on December 17, 2022. However, Mumbai police has extended it till January 2, 2023.

As far as gatherings in Schools and Colleges are concerned, students would be notified of the same by their respective school authorities and college administration. No official statement regarding school holiday in Mumbai has been made.

Reason for Mumbai Curfew

Mumbai police has placed a curfew in order to ensure peace and avoid any kind of disruptions in public order. Any loudspeakers, processions, political rallies, religious processions, bursting of firecrackers, gathering of five or more people has been banned till January 2, 2023.

Schools and Colleges will remain open for students of all classes, until further orders are received from the concerned authorities regarding school closure and school holidays.

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