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Thursday was the first full day of curfew-like restrictions across Maharashtra as part of its 'Break the Chain' Covid-19 action plan.
While shops and public places remained closed, a crowd was witnessed at local railway stations. In Pic: Crowd at the Thane railway station.
As part of its Covid-19 action plan, the Maharashtra government has permitted only essential workers to travel on local trains.
The curfew came into force from 8 pm on April 14 and will remain on until May 1. In Pic: An empty street in Thane.
Maharashtra police was seen vigilant and took took stock of the implementation of restrictions imposed by the government.
Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale requested people to help the police and the administration by not stepping out of their houses, except in case of essential and emergency work.
Essential services including hospitals, diagnostic centres, clinics, vaccinations, medical insurance offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, other medical and health services are allowed to open.
Cinema halls, drama theatres and auditoriums, amusement parks, video game parlours, water parks, clubs, swimming pools, gyms and sports complexes are to remain closed.
Public places like beaches, gardens, open spaces etc. shall remain closed. In Pic: Gateway of India wears a deserted look. (PTI)
Public transport such as airplanes, trains, taxis, autos and public buses are allowed but with restrictions. In Pic: Buses parked at CST Bus Depot during restrictions to curb the rising Covid-19 cases in Mumbai. (PTI)
As announced by CM Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Bhojan Thali centres have started free distribution of food to those in need. In Pic: A Shiv Bhojan Thali centre at Gultekdi Marketyard, Pune.
