Those caught moving out unnecessarily will be arrested and their vehicles seized: Police

Barricades have been put up in several neighbourhoods as a deterrent to motorists

The Bengaluru City Police on Saturday warned citizens that the total lockdown, which comes into effect on Monday, would be enforced strictly. Barricades were put up in several neighbourhoods as a deterrent to motorists. To drive the message home, the police caned motorists in several parts of the city, especially in the city market area, for violating the partial lockdown rules that are currently in force. The police warned that come Monday, no one would be allowed to take their cars out. Those caught moving out unnecessarily would be arrested and their vehicles seized, warned Police Commissioner Kamal Pant. “Except in emergency situations and for vaccination and travel to the airport or stations, no one will be allowed on the roads during the lockdown period, unless they have valid reasons,” said Mr. Pant. “The fresh guidelines have been issued keeping in mind the safety of people; violations will not be considered leniently.”