Kerala Police scramble to impose stay-at-home orders
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Police scrambled on Saturday to enforce the State government's stay-at-home orders in Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had on Friday asked people to retreat indoors on the weekend and emerg
Police scrambled on Saturday to enforce the State government's stay-at-home orders in Kerala. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had on Friday asked people to retreat indoors on the weekend and emerge out only to buy emergency supplies from neighbourhood shops. Nevertheless, State police officials said they found it challenging to staunch the flow of vehicles. Scores had turned outdoors armed with affidavits citing reasons for travel. Most said they required to stock up on provisions and perishables.
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