India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 42 in pics

General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff visited various field formations in Eastern India from May 4- May 5 which included Sukna, Binnaguri, and Panagarh. During his visit, he also inspected various facilities set up by the Indian Army in its effort to contribute significantly to the nation's fight against COVID-19. He complimented the high state of operational preparedness as well as training standards and exhorted all ranks to continue the good work in these difficult times.  

During his two days visit, the Chief of Army Staff was briefed in detail by the formation commanders on the operational readiness of the formations and other important training and logistics issues. The Chief of Army Staff interacted extensively with the troops deployed on the ground and took stock of the situation along the borders. 

As the nation-wide 'lockdown 3.0 extension with conditions' entered its second day, the long queues in front of the liquor shops do not seem to shorten. The picture is from Kolkata where people can be seen standing in a long queue to get their turn to buy alcohol. The picture is just an example of what's happening across India in front of the liquor shops.

Delhi Police is doing it's best to fight against COVID-19 pandemic by not only maintaining law and order but also by exercising the best possible community policing. In continuation of the same, a Blood Donation camp was organized by Delhi Police along with the United Sikhs and the Living Treasure for COVID-19 relief at police station Rajouri Garden. A total of 37 Police personnel donated blood in the camp. By doing so, the staff had given a humane touch in the fight against the pandemic.  

Police and paramilitary outside liquor shop in Shiv Puri, East Delhi.  

Police and paramilitary outside on duty outside liquor shop to keep a check on people in Shiv Puri, East Delhi.  

A man wears corona shaped mask to spreading awareness at Basirhat,North 24 parganas, West Bengal.  

UP Migrants worker return to Lucknow via special train on Tuesday.

UP Migrants worker return to Lucknow via special train.

Migrant workers follow social distancing while they return to Lucknow via special train