The Telangana government, which categorically ruled out imposition of any lockdown in the state on the ground that it would lead to complete collapse of the state economy, has, however, decided to continue the night curfew in the state for one more week to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
An order to this effect was issued by chief secretary Somesh Kumar on Friday. The order also imposed some more restrictions on public gatherings.
The night curfew, which is being enforced from 9 pm to 6 am the following day, will continue till May 15.
“All the business establishments, hotels and other offices should be closed by 8 pm. Collectors and superintendents of police, besides commissioners of police in all major cities have been empower to implement the night curfew,” the chief secretary said.
The state government also imposed restrictions on public gatherings like marriages and other such functions.
Accordingly, only 100 members would be allowed to attend any such functions under strict compliance of Covid-19 norms.
Similarly, for funerals, not more than 20 people would be allowed. The government completely banned political meetings, rallies, sports and other entertainment programmes in view of the Covid-19 situation.
The Telangana government on Thursday night declared that there was no question of imposing lockdown. Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the lockdown would make the life stand still and would affect the livelihood of over 25-30 lakh migrant workers from other states were working in Telangana.
