UP releases guidelines for weddings and gatherings; guest limit capped at 100

Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh government on Monday released fresh guidelines for holding weddings and other functions in the state amid coronavirus pandemic.

In case of marriage functions, the number of guests should be 50% of a wedding hall’s capacity, but the number is capped at maximum 100. It’s mandatory for organisers to arrange for masks, sanitisers and thermal scanners at the venue.

FIR will be registered against those found violating the guidelines, a state government order said. The order has been issued by chief secretary Rajendra Tiwari.

In containment zones, no such function is allowed.