Deserted Streets, Closed Shops: Here's How Bengaluru Looks Under 9-Day Lockdown
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The 9-day lockdown in the Karnataka capital began at 08:00 pm on July 14, with police swinging into action to restrict the movement of people and vehicles.(Image: Riyaz/News18)
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"The lockdown will be strictly enforced in the urban and rural areas of the city till 5 a.m. on July 22, as decided by the state government to reduce the spurt in coronavirus cases," a state Home Department official told IANS. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Barring essential services and supplies, including groceries, milk, vegetables, fruits and medicines, no other activity will be allowed during the lockdown to ensure people remain at home. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Bengaluru looks eerily quiet during the nine-day lockdown. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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"As the decision to re-impose the lockdown was announced on July 11, the citizens were given 3 days to prepare for staying at home or leaving the city. About 1 lakh people left for their homes in other districts and neighbouring states in buses and private vehicles till late evening," said the official. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Additional police personnel have been deployed in the urban and rural areas of the district and patrolling intensified to prevent people from coming out of homes, except in emergency and those on duty. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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While shops selling essential supplies and daily needs will remain open for only 7 hours from 5 a.m. to 12 noon daily during the lockdown, liquor shops will remain shut till further notice. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Bengaluru looks eerily quiet during the nine-day lockdown. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Vidhan Soudha streets wore a deserted look during the 9-day strict lockdown in Karnataka. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Cycle enthusiasts are seen enjoying a morning ride on July 15, 2020. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Streets in Bengaluru looks deserted. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
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Bengaluru looks eerily quiet during the nine-day lockdown. (Image: Riyaz/News18)
