In pics: India observes Janta Curfew to curb spread of coronavirus COVID-19

Srinagar: A city street wears a deserted look during Janata curfew in Srinagar, Sunday, March 22, 2020. PM Modi proposed a Janata curfew between 7 am and 9 pm as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly virus. The number of coronavirus cases across the country rose to more than 300.

A deserted view of the road amid Janata Curfew, in Lucknow on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh has till now reported 24 corona positive cases. UP government had issued advisory amid the growing cases of coronavirus and has urged people to stay indoors. 

Patna's Boring road comes to standstill, transport facility suspended due to Janata curfew. Bihar reported first two cases of coronavirus on Sunday. A 38-year-old man died in Patna's AIIMS hospital due to coronavirus. 

People of Ajmer stayed indoor and participated in the 14 hours long Janata Curfew as a precautionary to avoid coronavirus. No traffic movement was seen in the city.

Shops and establishments in Patna stood silent as people observe Janata Curfew and self quarantine themselves. A 38-year-old man died in Patna's AIIMS hospital due to coronavirus. 

Roads in Bihar at standstill, transport facility suspended due to Janata curfew. Bihar reported first two cases of coronavirus on Sunday.

No traffic movement was seen near Howrah bridge in West Bengal's Kolkata as people quarantine to participate in Janata Curfew on Sunday from 7  am to 9 pm. All other transport facility are also suspended in the state to prevent the spread of coronavirus by practising social distancing. West Bengal had reported four positive cases till date. 

Andra Pradesh's Tirupati came to standstill on Sunday as people stay indoors to practise social distancing during Janata Curfew. Traffic movement was completely shut in the place and temples remain shut to avoid gatherings. Andra Pradesh till now have reported 3 cases of coronavirus.

Hyderabad comes to standstill as people choose to stay indoors during 14 hours Janata curfew which is an initiative to combact coronavirus in the country. Telangana government has also urged pepole to opt for self quarantine as the state reported 11 psoitive cases of coronavirus.

All the bus facility at Chanigarh bus stop was suspended due to Janata curfew on Sunday (March 22, 2020). PM Modi urged people to stay at home and avoid any kind of travelling to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country. 

Public places in Maharashtra were seen deserted as people participate in 14 hours long Janata curfew on Sunday. Maharshtra has reported the highest number of coronavirus cases in India and the state govt has ordered closure of schools and office to prevent the spread of virus.

Shivaji Park in Maharashtra was seen deserted as people choose to stay at home during Janata Curfew to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

People in Jammu spread awareness on Janata Curfew, sticks posters of preventive measures in streets to combact coronavirus emergency.

No traffic movement in Noida as people participate in Janata Curfew.

Delhi railway station observed less crowd due to Janata Curfew in India.

Deserted roads in Hyderabad as people participate in Janata curfew from 7 am on Sunday.

Famous tourist spot India Gate closed due to Janata Curfew.

National Capital observes Janata curfew as people stay inside home.

People avoiding travel during Janata curfew in Jaipur.

People opt for self quarantine during Janata curfew in Chandigarh.