In pics: India under lockdown as coronavirus cases surge to 492
In a major step to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country, India has completely locked down 32 states and UTs which includes 560 districts as an preventive measure to stop the spread of virus in the country. The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 492 on Tuesday and 9 deaths have been reported till date.
In a major step to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country, India has completely locked down 32 states and UTs which includes 560 districts as an preventive measure to stop the spread of virus in the country. The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 492 on Tuesday and 9 deaths have been reported till date.
Curfew has been imposed in states like Punjab, Maharashtra, and Puducherry as state governments acted with a sense of urgency to strictly enforce the restrictions on the movement of people, deploying police on streets, sealing borders and booking violators.
Inter-state passenger bus and trains services have been suspended till March 31 as well. The Centre has also suspended visas till April 15. As per official figures, over 15 lakh people have been screened at various airports in India so far.
Barriers put on a road to check traffic movement in Delhi during lockdown
A police personnel stops a biker during lockdown in Kolkata
Trains halted in Patna Railway station after railway services remain suspended in the country
Ajmer police stops commuters from travelling during lockdown
Patna Railway station wears deserted look as Indian Railways suspend all trains till March 31
People take railway path during lockdown in Chandigarh
Jaipur railway station wears deserted look during lockdown
Less movements of Vehicle on roads in Ahmedabad
