Police squads active at 51 points within city limits A three-day special vehicle checking drive is under way in Kozhikode city to ensure that all motorists follow lockdown regulations. The drive ordered by District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) A.V. George will ensure that no non-emergency service enters the city limits in the wake of the heightened vigil against the pandemic.
A team of Assistant Commissioners and Station House Officers will lead the drive and instantly impound vehicles used for non-emergency purposes. Such impounded vehicles will be released only after the lockdown period on payment of the pre-fixed fine. The squads will also ensure that no emergency services are interrupted during the flash checking hours.
Triple lockdown begins in 4 Kerala districts: Here s what s open, closed
Triple lockdown begins in 4 Kerala districts: Here s what s open, closed
The triple lockdown, which came into effect in four Kerala districts reporting the highest number of Covid-19 cases, will remain in force till May 23. Here s a list of what remains open/closed during the lockdown.
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Triple lockdown has started in 4 Kerala districts (PTI photo for representation)
The triple lockdown came into effect in four Kerala districts reporting the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the state, from Sunday midnight and will remain in force till May 23 even as Kerala extended lockdown in the state owing to the rising Covid cases.
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The boundaries of four major districts in Kerala, which report the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state,were sealed and restrictions were further intensified on Monday as a seven-day triple lockdownannounced by the state government came into force there from midnight. Majority of sub-roads were closed and police took control of the major roads in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts as part of efforts to arrest the massive spread of the virus infection.
Only essential services people and those travelling for meeting emergency needs were allowed to move out in all the four districts.
Borders were under the strict surveillance of police who could be seen returning many people while trying to travel without any valid reason in many places.
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Drones deployed in Aluva and suburbs
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Four districts in Kerala are under triple lockdown. Police personnel check passengers at the Alappuzha-Ernakulam district border near Aroor on Monday morning. | Photo Credit:
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Drones deployed in Aluva and suburbs A total of 138 cases were registered within Kochi City police limits on Monday in connection with triple lockdown violations, under provisions of the Kerala Epidemic Disease Ordinance. Cases were registered against 144 people on charge of not wearing a face mask.
A total of 50 vehicles were seized and 150 petty cases registered for not adhering to physical distancing norms. The city has been divided into multiple zones as part of surveillance measures. Ambulances and vehicles attending emergency situations are being routed through dedicated lanes.