Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Mumbai Police Set 15-Day Prohibitory Orders Amid Security Concerns
Mumbai Police announced special rules that will last for 15 days.
The rules cover the Brihanmumbai region.
They begin at midnight on September 9 and end late on September 23, 2026.
Police said they received information about possible dangers to people, property and public peace.
Groups of five or more people generally cannot gather without permission.
Public processions and events with loudspeakers, bands or firecrackers are also restricted.
Weddings, funerals, schools, offices, businesses and cinemas can continue as usual.
People who break the rules may face legal action.
Mumbai Police will enforce prohibitory orders across the Brihanmumbai region from midnight September 9 through 11:59 p.m. September 23, 2026.
The order cites intelligence inputs indicating potential threats to public peace, human life and property.
Assemblies of five or more people, public processions, and gatherings using loudspeakers, amplifiers, bands or firecrackers are prohibited unless authorised.
Weddings, funerals, business operations, educational institutions, courts, government offices, cinemas and other routine activities are exempt.
Violations may lead to legal action, while proceedings and penalties initiated during the period will remain valid after the order expires.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, under an order signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Akbar Pathan.
- What
- A 15-day prohibitory order restricting certain gatherings, processions and public activities.
- When
- From midnight on September 9 to 11:59 p.m. on September 23, 2026.
- Where
- Across the Brihanmumbai region.
- Why
- Police cited intelligence inputs about potential threats to public peace, human life and property.
- Enforcement period
- September 9 through September 23, 2026
- Area covered
- Brihanmumbai region
- Legal basis
- Section 37(3) read with Section 10(2) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951
- Restricted gatherings
- Assemblies of five or more people, public processions and specified amplified or celebratory gatherings without permission
- Exempt activities
- Weddings, funerals, routine business, educational, court and government-office activities, cinemas and other permitted entertainment venues
- Authorisations
- The concerned Zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police may permit specific processions, meetings or gatherings
- Public notification
- Police are using public notices, loudspeaker announcements and local media channels