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'Janata curfew' to be observed in Maharashtra's Latur on February 27-28

The Superintendent of Police Nikhil Pingale, who was also present with the collector, urged the citizens to keep wearing masks while stepping out. Those who are spotted not wearing masks in public places are being fined.

'Janata curfew' to be observed in Maharashtra's Latur on February 27-28
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Amid rising cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra, the district administration in Latur has decided to implement 'Janata curfew' on February 27 and 28, a senior official said on Wednesday, February 24.

Latur collector Prithviraj B P appealed to the citizens to observe the Janata curfew to break the virus chain and requested them not leave their homes during the weekend, except in case of emergency.

He made the announcement during his video address on a social media platform in the evening and said only essential services will remain functional during the Janata curfew.

The number of coronavirus patients is increasing across the state, but the Latur district is comparatively in a better position, he added. The situation in the district is under control and there is nothing to panic.

The administration is ready to handle the situation, the collector added. However, to prevent the spread of the virus, the citizens are requested to avoid stepping out, except for essential services, on Saturday and Sunday. This way the virus chain can be broken, he exclaimed.

Moreover, the Superintendent of Police Nikhil Pingale, who was also present with the collector, urged the citizens to keep wearing masks while stepping out. Those who are spotted not wearing masks in public places are being fined. Citizens should cooperate with the police, he added.

In a separate address on social media, Latur Mayor Vikrant Gojamgunde said that the two-day Janata curfew' announced by the district administration is meant to bring self-discipline among people.

Although no strict action will be taken during it, people should observe it seriously. It is the responsibility of all to cooperate with the administration to curb the virus spread, said Mayor.

With 98 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the infection tally in the district has reached 25,045, while 703 people have died, the officials said.

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