Police officials attempt unique ways to keep people indoors

TNN | Apr 14, 2020, 04.47 AM IST

Madurai: Police officials are attempting unique ways to spread awareness about Covid-19 to residents in Virudhunagar district.

While they have been registering cases and seizing vehicles of those violating the curfew conditions, they are also taking steps to educate people about the importance of staying indoors during the lockdown period.

In Aruppukottai Town, police officials have engaged some artists dressed up as ‘Yamadarma’ at places like markets where people gather. The person asks people to stay indoors and maintain social distancing.

Similarly, officials from the Seithur police station at Rajapalayam taluk in the district have been creating awareness with a person dressed up like Covid-19 virus. People who are found wandering unnecessarily are warned and sent back.

Meanwhile, the Dindigul district administration which has reported more than 50 Ccovid-19 positive cases, has started using LED vehicle to create awareness on a wider range in various parts of the district. The vehicle which is stationed at important places like the bus stand and markets, where people gather, has been stressing the importance of social distancing.

Small telefilms on various ways to prevent the disease like hand washing, wearing masks for proper protection and maintaining social distancing in public places is being stressed.