Citizens can’t go beyond 2-km radius for essentials: Mumbai Police

MUMBAI: Even as the state declared several relaxations in lockdown norms under Mission Begin Again, Mumbai Police has appealed to all citizens to adhere to the guidelines strictly and not move beyond the two-kilometre (km) radius of their homes to visit shops and salons or to exercise.

However, the police have clarified that the movement beyond the 2-km radius is permitted for office-goers or in the case of medical emergencies. Citizens also have to ensure they follow social distancing norms and wear masks mandatorily while stepping out.

“It is our sincere appeal that all citizens behave responsibly and avoid unnecessary movement. We can defeat Covid-19 only if we follow social distancing guidelines at all times. However, many have been found violating the norms,” deputy commissioner (operations) and Mumbai Police spokesperson Pranaya Ashok said. Since the lockdown was implemented , the police arrested 11,751 people until Saturday.

6,826 VEHICLES SEIZED

Mumbai Police, along with its traffic divisions, intensified action against lockdown violators and impounded 6,826 vehicles on Sunday alone.

DEATH TOLL AT 38

A 55-year-old police naik, posted in Dharavi, died of Covid-19 on Saturday night. The death toll in Mumbai Police now stands at 38. Meanwhile the total number of active cases in state police is 1,001.

MANKHURD POLICE STN A CONTAINMENT ZONE

Mankhurd police station, as well as the building where it is located, have been declared a containment zone, after two residents staying there were tested positive on Friday. However, the police station will remain functional.

3 ACCUSED TEST +VE

The main accused and his two accomplices in an assault case at

Mulund tested positive, after which they were rushed to a Covid-19 facility.

SOME ROADS SEALED IN NORTH REGION

Last week, the police and the civic body proposed a complete lockdown in the north region (Goregaon to Dahisar) and sealed internal roads in some of the areas.

‘BEWARE OF CYBERCRIMES ON PORN SITES’

The state cyber police said many citizens have been browsing porn sites during the lockdown, taking advantage of which cyber criminals are trying to target the users.

(Inputs from Suraj Ojha and Manish Pathak)