Lockdown relaxations put an end to a quiet fortnight

People and vehicles back on roads in huge numbers

As the COVID-19-induced lockdown relaxations came into force on Monday, all arterial roads in Tirunelveli were full of vehicles and people again. As the Tamil Nadu government has allowed some relaxations after fortnight-long intensified lockdown, all standalone grocery, vegetable, meat, fish, vehicle spare parts, hardware and electrical shops, two-wheeler mechanic shops and garages attracted crowds since morning. Huge crowds without physical distancing could be seen in front of all grocery shops in Gandhi Market in Palayamkottai.