With Delhi under complete lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, the Delhi Police in a statement said they will be replying to queries regarding the lockdown in the national Capital through its social media accounts.
“Hi! Delhi. If you have any question on the #Lockdown, tweet your query with the hashtag #LockdownQuery between 5-6 PM today and we will answer it for you. #StayAtHomeSaveLives,” the Delhi Police tweeted using it’s official handle.
On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a complete lockdown in the national capital till March 31 in order to control the spread of coronavirus. The same day, the Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC till March 31, banning protests and other gatherings.
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code bans assembly of four or more people at a place.
Meanwhile, the police have earmarked a separate lane at the Delhi-Noida border for emergency vehicles to pass during the lockdown imposed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The police have also put up a board which reads -- doctors, media, ambulances, police and other exempted vehicles should use the lane.
“Separate lane at Noida Border to facilitate Emergency Services’ Vehicles,” Deputy Commissioner of Police East district Jasmeet Singh tweeted.
The move comes after many commuters complained that they were having difficulty entering Delhi from Noida amid the lockdown.