Complete lockdown in Nagpur from March 15-21 amid rising coronavirus cases

However, essential services will be allowed during this period, said Nagpur Guardian Minister Nitin Raut

Amid steep rise in coronavirus cases, complete lockdown has been imposed in Nagpur City area from March 15 to March 21, said Nagpur Guardian Minister Nitin Raut on Thursday.

However, essential services will be allowed during this period, Raut said after chairing a high-level meeting with of top district officials. He said that people should not move out unnecessarily.
 

Raut told reporters that the lockdown will be enforced in the Nagpur Police Commissionerate limits from March 15 to 21.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had last year in January had appointed guardian ministers for all 36 districts of the state.

During the lockdown,