Most of India is under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, and police forces across the country have been tasked with enforcing it. One video that was shared by a senior police official of the preparations for duty has left people in splits on social media. IPS officer Pankaj Jain tweeted a video to show "full tayri (full preparation)" to enforce lockdowns in which a policeman is seen spraying disinfectant on batons before they are taken. Preparation in full swing 🤣🤣#Coronafighters pic.twitter.com/vCpVb3sQdU — Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) March 24, 2020 Another video that the police official shared showed how the Punjab Police were punishing those who violated the lockdown norms, and was cheered on social media. When you won't maintain #Social_Distancing , this is how #PunjabPolice will impose then Pls keep yourself and others safe It's not a picnic time pic.twitter.com/GnOjUAmhxA — Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) March 23, 2020 Underlining that the lockdown was being implemented for people's safety, the police officer urged people to follow rules and cooperate with those enforcing it. आशा करते है कि आप समाज के दुश्मन नहीं बनेंगे। This #lockdown is for protection of you, your family and society , pls co-operate 🙏#Coronafighters pic.twitter.com/xc8gqJQQxH — Pankaj Nain IPS (@ipspankajnain) March 23, 2020 However, as complaints mounted of how the police was handling the lockdown across states, the IPS officer deleted the tweet and did not explain why he had done so. Tweet deleted. pic.twitter.com/naEyiBrru7— SamSays (@samjawed65) March 25, 2020 Here's how people reacted to the video: ओह तेरी Hope citizen do not give this opportunity to police to use these.. Hope they stay home — Tripti Singh (@triptidaudsar) March 24, 2020 Corona Free Lath 😂 — Dr.Monika Langeh🇮🇳 (@drmonika_langeh) March 24, 2020 🤣🤣🤣Demo for those who didn’t understood pic.twitter.com/gwOEfqvbW2 — Maulvi Jesus (@go4akki) March 24, 2020 मानवता की भलाई के लिए ठुकाई होगी ,मगर मानव अधिकारों के साथ 😂😂🤣🤣🤗 pic.twitter.com/I3fPaYXMwK — Ashwini Kumar (@Ashookb) March 24, 2020 Hahaha 👏 👏 Sahi hai sir ji 🙏 — Madhu Malik (@MadhuMalik21) March 24, 2020 I would say sanitized spanking pic.twitter.com/cnSOp5MsUz — 🕉️🇮🇳RANGARAJANJI🇮🇳🕉️ (@grrajan3) March 24, 2020 😂😂😂Lati Lati pe likka ha kaane waali ka naam — Anil Kumar (@anil_gesl) March 24, 2020 All those planning to roam on the streets, this is for your Welcome ... — Prasad Np (@desiTraveler) March 24, 2020 Much needed equipment,,😂 — barariya mahesh (@barariyamahesh) March 24, 2020 This is only solution! Way to go sir. Be safe but be very very tough. — Amit Rajan (@arpit971) March 24, 2020 I am first & last time in support of #Police for this initiative. Koi faltu me nahi dikhana chahiye road pe, thoko sabko. — Premsagar Pal (@PremsagarPal) March 24, 2020 Aata Majhi Satakli 😂😂👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/hxoFmFv5Dq — JAY 🌞 (@Jayu_1397) March 24, 2020 As states shut doors to break the chain of transmission of Covid-19, the government has announced it will penalise those flouting lockdowns. The Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897 lays down punishment as per Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code which says that the flouting of orders can lead to imprisonment up to 6 months or a fine up to Rs 1,000, or both. The number of coronavirus cases in India is now over 500 and the death toll has risen to 10.
