The step is being taken after three assailants posing as journalists killed Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj Saturday night while they were speaking to reporters.
The order released extends the validity of the order dated September 28, 2021.
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued an advisory to all states and union territories, directing them to take cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups of society.
In view of the pandemic situation in the country, the Centre on Sunday expressed urgent need for states to consider strict COVID management and control measures in surge areas to bring situation under control in areas reporting higher cases.
The missive came a week after a similar protest saw massive violence in different parts of the country leading to the death of about a dozen people.
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