Rajasthan imposes Section 144 in 11 districts amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to impose Section 144 in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Udaipur, Sikar, Pali and Nagaur. According to a press release, the government decided to continue the ban on social or religious functions till October 31. There are currently over 17,000 active COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan.