The Chhattisgarh police on Tuesday said they will take stern action against violators of the state-wide lockdown imposed by the government to control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Amid the state-wide lockdown imposed by the government in the urban areas to control the spread of COVID-19, the police will be strict against the violators and will be acting tough except only against those who have justified excuses for flouting the restrictions, authorities here said.
On Sunday, the Bhupesh Baghel government announced a lockdown in the urban areas across the state until March 31.
During the lockdown, all shops, commercial establishments, offices, factories, workshops, godowns among others will remain closes except for essential services, an official said.
The order also said that the people returning foreign visits, will have to remain under strict home quarantine for a period as decided by the local health authorities.
"People are required to stay at home and come out only for basic necessities. Moreover, any congregation will be prohibited in public places as Section 144 has been imposed," the order said.
According to the state health department there was only a single confirmed case of Covid-19 in the state until now.
A 24-eyar-old woman, who tested positive for the contagious virus is under treatment and her health is also stable, sources said.