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Weekend curfew in Delhi, police commissioner told who will get an exemption

Weekend curfew will begin in Delhi from 10 am on April 16, which will continue till 6 am on Monday, 19 April. The Delhi government has taken this step…

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Weekend curfew in Delhi, police commissioner told who will get an exemption

The weekend curfew will begin in Delhi from 10 am on April 16, which will continue till 6 am on Monday, 19 April. The Delhi government has taken this step to prevent corona infection. Delhi Police Commissioner said that Delhi Police will strictly implement the weekend curfew, police patrolling will continue in Delhi.

Violation of weekend curfew will be arrested

During weekend curfew in Delhi, activities other than essential services will be banned.

Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava said, “During the curfew, Delhi Police will be patrolling and strictly enforce the weekend curfew. Unless a person proves that he is going for essential services, he will not be allowed to go, he can also be arrested for violating. “

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The Delhi Police Commissioner said that, “E-pass will be required for many essential services during the weekend curfew. For this, Delhi Police and Delhi Government are issuing e-passes. During this period, journalists can report on the basis of their IDs. However, similar action will be taken against journalists who do not have ID.

Emergency will be exempted from going to hospital during weekend curfew in Delhi. At the same time, doctors can also go to the hospital with their IDs. However vegetable vendors will not require a pass.

Delhi metro service also affected

Metro services will also be affected during the weekend curfew in Delhi. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced that, on the weekend of 17 and 18 April, metro rail services will be available in the entire network at an interval of 15 minutes.

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Earlier, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the curfew and said that we will give a curfew pass to people connected with essential services and for weddings. Instructions are being given to close the mall, gym, spa, auditorium. Cinema halls can run at 30% capacity.

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