In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the Delhi Police on Monday evening sealed its border as the execution of the prohibitory orders in the national Capital was not up to the mark during the day. Police said people associated with essential services will be issued curfew passes.

On Sunday, the police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in Delhi till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak, banning protests, and other gatherings.

According to the order, persons private sector staff who are engaged in essential services in Delhi, their respective organisations shall seek curfew passes from the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police in which the organisation is located.

Those private organisations which are located outside the national capital in the neibhouring districts may similarly seek curfew passes for those employees who commute from Delhi to the neibhouring districts from the office of DCP of districts:  Southwest, Southeast, Shahdara, East, Outer-North or Outer districts of the Delhi Police.

The Government officials who are engaged in essential services will be permitted on the basis of identify cards. For employees of private complaines to whom the essential service is outsourced by Government, the movement shall be permitted on the basis of  identify card and authorisation issues by the concerned Government organisation, the order stated.

“Strict checking shall be done at the border pickets and internal pickets within the city in every police station area to ensure that no gathering or movement takes place in contravention of the prohibitory orders,” the order further stated.

To ensure compliance of the prohibitory order, the police said mobile patrolling by four-wheelers and motorcycle will be done. Announcements will be made in the areas seeking cooperation of the citizens and informing them about legal actions if found violating the law.