Caught in curfew, Himachal nomads start journey home

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Press Trust of India Hamirpur (HP)
Last Updated : Apr 09 2020 | 3:40 PM IST

The Gaddis (nomads) of Himachal's Chamba areas have started returning to their native places after getting special permission from authorities amid curfew restrictions in the state to contain spread of coronavirus.

The nomads were preparing to go to their homes when they received the new of lockdown and subsequent curfew on radio.

Curfew has been imposed in Himachal Pradesh since March 24 to contain the spread of coronavirus
Motu said about 50 per cent of gaddis don't own livestock and work in fields

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First Published: Apr 09 2020 | 3:40 PM IST

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