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Panic becoming bigger problem than coronavirus: SC on migrant workers issue

SC seeks report from govt on steps taken to prevent migration of workers

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Migrant workers board crowded buses to their respective villages, amid a nationwide lockdown, in Ghaziabad on Sunday. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India

4 min read Last Updated : Mar 30 2020 | 4:06 PM IST

As thousands of migrant workers walking back to their natives places after being rendered jobless due to the coronavirus lockdown, the Supreme Court on Moday observed that the panic and fear is becoming a "bigger problem than coronavirus", and sought a status report from the Centre by Tuesday on the measures taken to prevent the exodus.

The court said it would not create more confusion by issuing directions on measures which the government is already taking.

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