Farmers, farm labourers & equipments get exemption from lockdown

GNN | Mar 30, 2020, 5:08 PM IST|

• Police to talk to sarpanches for lockdown success in villages
• Strict implementation of lockdown through drone surveillance

Gujarat News Network

Ahmedabad, March 30, 2020: Gujarat Government has allowed movement of farmers, farm labourers and farming equipment during the lockdown.

Making this announcement on Sunday (March 29), Director General of Police (DGP) Shivanand Jha warned against misuse of this exemption and also underlined the importance of social distancing even while working in the fields.

The DGP added home delivery and takeaways from e-commerce portals have been allowed for essential items. However, strict vigil will be kept for implementing the lockdown through police and drone surveillance. “I have instructed all commissioners in the commissionerate areas and DSPs to visit places where lockdown is not being strictly implemented.” Jha added, “I have instructed them to first make the violator understand the consequence of coming out of house, and then take legal action if they continue to argue.”

Amongst other steps being taken for implementation of lockdown was posting of crime branch teams in areas where people violate lockdown on a regular basis. Police, this report learns is also talking to sarpanches (village headmen) and district administration to ensure lockdown success in rural areas.