Complete seven-day lockdown in Bhopal from tonight; essential services, inter-state movement exempted
BHOPAL LOCKDOWN NEWS: The Madhya Pradesh government has imposed a complete lockdown in Bhopal in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation. The restrictions will come into effect from 9 PM today (April 12, Monday) and will remain in place till April 19 6 AM.
The decision was taken in view of rising Covid-19 cases in the state's capital. Essential services, inter-state and inter-district movement will be allowed during the lockdown period.
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"Today, Bhopal Crisis Management Group has decided to impose Corona Curfew in Bhopal, from April 13 to April 19, till 6 am. It means daily activities will continue. Inter-state and inter-district movement of essential services will be allowed," MP Medical Education Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang said.
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"Vaccination program, hospitals, petrol pump, bank, grocery shops ambulance, fire brigade, movement of labourers, agri-services, dine-in facilities... to be allowed. This is not a lockdown but Corona Curfew," he added.
