MHA relaxation orders not applicable for Pune: Police

The MHA had clarified that relaxation orders were not applicable for the areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

All shops except those selling essentials had to remain closed during the nation-wide lockdown. (Photo | EPS)

PUNE: The orders issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for relaxation of lockdown will not be applicable for Pune city, Joint Commissioner of Police Ravindra Shisve said on Saturday.

The MHA had clarified that relaxation orders were not applicable for the areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic, he said.

Therefore, the orders issued by the local police officials to prevent the spread of coronavirus will remain in force, he said.