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The world's largest democracy announced a total lockdown of 21 days starting midnight on 25 March, 2020 in a bid to curb the spread of Wuhan coronavirus.

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said that if the violators continue to defy the prohibitory orders during the lockdown, then his government will have no other option but to issue shoot at sight orders and call in the army.

The SSP reportedly stated that no one was allowed to gather and pray in the mosques, claiming that the decision was taken keeping in view the safety of people.

Haryana has extended its lockdown to the entire state, which will be effective from March 24 midnight.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defended his decision of allowing state-run liquor outlets to operate by claiming the dearth of alcohol in the state can have untoward consequences

Disregarding the total lockdown orders, a crowd gathered at the Shaheen Bagh protest site after the police removed the tent and cleared up the road.

While not following the lockdown can land one in jail for 6 months, anybody spreading rumours about the Wuhan Coronavirus spread can also land in jail for 6 months.

In Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, cops publicly shamed miscreants, unnecessarily wandering on the streets during the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday, by making them hold posters that read, "I am the enemy of the society. I would not stay at home."

The Chalakudy police in Thrissur district of Kerala has arrested Father Poli Padayatty, the clergy of Nithya Sahaya Matha Church, for conducting 'Holy Mass' in violation of guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has jumped up to 415 with seven deaths reported so far