In Telangana, a ten-day lockdown came into force this morning. The lock down will be relaxed daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for all activities. AIR correspondent says all outdoor activities have almost stopped.<br />''<br />''The usually busy roads of Hyderabad wore a deserted look with lockdown coming into force this morning. The Police has set up check posts at several places in the city and are continuously monitoring people not to venture out without valid reason. However, Government offices are functioning with minimum staff while banking activities are continuing as usual. Except medical shops and petrol pumps all other business entities have been closed by 10 AM. Cinema theatres, gyms and sports stadia are closed during lockdown.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">As public transport buses are plying before lock down, last minute rush of intra-state travellers is seen at the bus stations in Hyderabad. However, there were incidents of traffic jams noticed at the check posts on inter-state boarders as many people who are travelling between states reached the borders at the last moment. The police are making all out efforts to make the lockdown purposeful and not to allow people roam around unnecessarily.</span>
News On AIR | May 12, 2021 1:42 PM
Telangana govt imposes 10-day lockdown in state from today