Night curfew: Section 144 of CrPC in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Saturday imposed prohibitory order under Section 144 of CrPC in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack restricting unnecessary movements during the night curfew to contain COVID-19 infection.

The prohibitory order will remain in force from 9.00 PM to 5.00 AM with effect from today till further order, informed Police Commissioner Saumendra Priyadarshi.

He said the movements of vehicles and public will be restricted during night curfew. However, essential workers will be allowed for movement on showing their identity card issued by their respective organisation for bona fide official work.