The Madhya Pradesh authorities on Tuesday introduced to impose night time curfew in Bhopal and Indore in the wake of surging coronavirus cases in the state. The night time curfew will likely be imposed from Wednesday, March 17. Â
The time throughout which curfew will likely be in power in the 2 most important cities of the state and the way lengthy the order will proceed was not introduced instantly.Â
Besides the night time curfew in the capital metropolis and Indore, retailers and markets will likely be closed after 10 pm in Jabalpur, Gwalior,Ujjain, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Burhanpur, Betul and Khargone.
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The choice was taken by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after reviewing the COVID-19 scenario at a gathering with senior officers right now.
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The authorities has additionally banned public packages on the event of Holi.Â
Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 797 recent coronavirus infections, taking the tally of cases to 2,69,391. Death toll reached 3,890 with three extra deaths.
(With inputs from PTI)