Maharashtra govt mulling restrictions at public places

The move was discussed at a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, a senior official said.

The proposal moots curbs on movement of people at public places including schools, colleges, cinema theaters and stadiums in a bid to check the spread of the virus. The proposal is being discussed and a final decision would be announced later, the official said.

The meeting, underway at the Chief Minister's official residence Varsha in south Mumbai, is being attended by senior ministers, Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul and senior health department officials.