Kolkata, Mar 28(ANI): Amidst PM Modi's 'national lockdown' for 21 days, sex workers in Kolkata are struggling with the basic requirements as due to the coronavirus lockdown, their daily income has got affected. After one of them approached the counsellor, police and social organizations came forward to help them. During food distribution, social distancing was practised while police officials handed over the bags. 

Police help sex workers in Kolkata as they struggle to feed themselves during lockdown

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Police help sex workers in Kolkata as they struggle to feed themselves during lockdown

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