Weekend Curfew: Main roads deserted, residential pockets bustle with activity
The Hindu
Police crack down on motorists travelling without valid reasons, book cases
Large parts of the city, that would otherwise be bustling with activity on the weekend, were deserted on Saturday after the curfew kicked in on Friday night.
Retail stores and businesses in most of the market and transport hubs - Majestic, K.R. Market, Old Pete Area, Malleswaram - remained closed. Malls and parks, too, were closed as people were urged to adhere to the restrictions in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
The police had barricaded most arterial roads and stopped motorists without valid reasons for travelling. Cases were booked and vehicles were seized when motorists did not have a valid reason for violating restrictions. Only those who were able to produce documents to back their claims were permitted to travel. Many were seen arguing with the police.
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