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Mumbai Police bars New Year parties amid Omicron scare
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East Coast Daily | 30/12/2021 01:38 PM | Click to read full article
Amid surge of new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Mumbai Police have barred New Year celebrations and gatherings in any closed or open space, including restaurants and hotels, an official said on Thursday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police S Chaitanya issued an order to this effect on Wednesday under Section 144 of CrPC. The order will be in force from Thursday till January 7, 2022.