Police in Pune have issued a clarification that there is no curfew imposed in the city amid reports and claims circulating on social media. The statement of the police came after rumours spread online that a 14-day curfew had been imposed in the city, reports The Times of India. Multiple reports online claimed that the Pune administration had restricted public movement and banned gatherings for a fortnight starting the night of May 26.
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Is there a curfew in Pune?
The answer is NO. According to the TOI report, officials have clarified that no such curfew or citywide restriction has been announced. The clarification came after several messages and media reports circulated online claiming that authorities had imposed a ban on protests, rallies, and public gatherings amid rising fuel prices and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation during the ongoing West Asian crisis.
