There will be a complete lockdown in Chhattisgarh on all weekends -- Saturday and Sunday -- in May to prevent the spread of coronavirus, an official said on Wednesday.
Only shops selling essential items will remain open.
Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu made this suggestion which was approved by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday, a government spokesperson said.
After the Union government announced relaxation of certain rules in the third phase of lockdown, several shops selling non-essential merchandise reopened in Chhattisgarh from May 4, except those located in Covid-19 containment zones, he said.
Sahu advised that the relaxation be suspended on weekends and there be a complete lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays to avoid weekend crowds.
However, shops selling essential items including vegetables, milk and medicines will do business on weekends too.