Stringent lockdown in Kolkata, violations reported

August 27, 2020 13:37

Normal life was affected in the city on Thursday as a complete shutdown was enforced across West Bengal to stem the spread of Covid-19 cases, while violation of the lockdown restrictions was witnessed in some districts. All public transport, government and private offices, banks and other commercial establishments, barring those dealing with essential services, were closed due to the lockdown.

Flight operations in and out of the Kolkata international airport were suspended for the day, while long- distance trains were rescheduled. Ferry services through inland waterways were also suspended. Essential services like medicine shops and health establishments remained open as these were kept out of the purview of the complete shutdown.

Petrol pumps are also allowed to remain open on the lockdown days. Schools, colleges and other educational institutes have remained closed in the state since late March when the first phase of the nationwide lockdown started.

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