NewsPhotos In pics: India under lockdown as coronavirus cases surge to 492

In pics: India under lockdown as coronavirus cases surge to 492

In a major step to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country, India has completely locked down 32 states and UTs which includes 560 districts as an preventive measure to stop the spread of virus in the country. The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 492 on Tuesday and 9 deaths have been reported till date.

Updated:Mar 24, 2020, 11:44 AM IST

Barriers put on a road to check traffic movement in Delhi during lockdown

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Barriers put on a road to check traffic movement amid lockdown announced in the state in view of Coronavirus till 31st March, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)

A police personnel stops a biker during lockdown in Kolkata

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Kolkata: A biker apologizes after being stopped by a police personnel during lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. (PTI Photo)

Trains halted in Patna Railway station after railway services remain suspended in the country

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Patna Railway station wears deserted look as Indian Railways suspend all trains till March 31 amid coronacirus outbreak.

Ajmer police stops commuters from travelling during lockdown

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Ajmer police takes note of the vehicular movement during lock down stops commuters from travelling.

Patna Railway station wears deserted look as Indian Railways suspend all trains till March 31

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Patna Railway station wears deserted look as Indian Railways suspend all trains till March 31 amid coronacirus outbreak.

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People in Ahmedabad opt for self isolation as government imposed lockdown due to coronavirus scare. There was no traffic movement seen on the busy roads.