Police bid to restrict movement of unvaccinated people in Kozhikode flayed

Government urged to ensure proper vaccination opportunities for all

Attempts by the police to stop unvaccinated people from entering public places have kindled widespread protest in different parts of Kozhikode district. There were reportedly moves on the part of the police to send unvaccinated people back home, with the claim that it was the new regulation declared by the State government to control the pandemic spread. Various welfare organisations and trade unions that protested against the action said such steps could be taken only after ensuring proper vaccination opportunities for all. Slots were not available on the official CoWIN portal for booking, which should be addressed at first before introducing such measures, they added. “I have been trying to get vaccinated since the launch of the CoWIN portal. Many of my co-workers are also experiencing the same hurdle,” said K. Shelly, an autorickshaw driver from Elathur. He said the move to restrict unvaccinated drivers from operating services had added to their worries amid the pandemic-induced financial crisis.