Roads falls silent in southern districts

Sunday lockdown was total in the region as residents stayed indoors

The Sunday lockdown was total across the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Police pickets and check posts had come up at vantage locations, especially in areas bordering other districts, officials said. With the rise in COVID-19 cases, the State government had tightened restrictions since the last two days. Many concessions were either withdrawn or timings were reduced. All arterial roads and commercial areas in Madurai saw minimal traffic movement as residents stayed indoors. Only those having medical emergencies, and government employees were allowed to travel after they submitted necessary proof. A senior police official said that violators, who were travelling unnecessarily, were charged fine under Section 179 of Motor Vehicles Act.