Journalism of Courage
A complete lockdown was imposed across the state on Monday — the last time this month — as part of the government’s strategy to impose curbs twice a week. (Express Photo Shashi Ghosh)
Normal life was affected across West Bengal on Monday, with most people preferring to remain indoors and vehicles staying off the roads. (Express Photo: Shashi Ghosh)
Public transport, offices and commercial establishments remained closed across the state, with only essential services being allowed. (Express photo: Shashi Ghosh)
Violation of the shutdown norms was, however, witnessed in some districts, where the police took the offenders to task. (Express Photo: Shashi Ghosh)
Those who stepped out were asked to provide proof to justify their need for leaving home amid the shutdown. (Express Photo: Shashi Ghosh)
Streets in the city and elsewhere mostly wore a deserted look, with police personnel keeping a strict watch on all major thoroughfares, and traffic intersections. (Express Photo: Shashi Ghosh)
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the bi-weekly complete lockdown in the state would now be observed on September 7, 11 and 12. (Express Photo: Shashi Ghosh)
