Mumbai Police on Monday issued prohibitory orders for restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons in anticipation of breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and danger to human lives. The order will come into effect from April 10 and will remain in place till April 24 in the city.

An order issued by the Police said that it is "considered expedient" to issue prohibitory order for restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons for prevention of breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and danger to human lives and loss of properties and to prevent any kind of riot or affray in the areas under the control of Commissioner of Police.