Covid lockdown: People can apply for movement passes on Delhi Police's website

People can apply for movement passes on their website during the 21-day lockdown

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The Delhi Police on Saturday said people can apply for movement passes on their website during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.

According to a senior police officer, the applicants can visit the website of the Delhi Police to apply for a movement or curfew pass.

A movement pass is required for those in essential services to move without any hassle during the lockdown.

Delhi Police had earlier imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Delhi till March 31.

Separately, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said the city government has started distributing ration for the next month in the wake of the 21-day lockdown.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced last week that those receiving ration from fair-price shops would get 50 per cent extra for the next month.

"The Delhi government has started distributing ration for the next month. 7.5 kg per person, which means one-and-a-half times more than the normal," Sisodia said in a tweet in Hindi.

There are around 72 lakh beneficiaries of the public distribution system in the national capital.

Meanwhile, Social Justice Minister of Delhi Rajendra Pal Gautam urged lockdown-hit migrant workers not to leave the city.

The minister reached the Anand Vihar area around 12:30 pm and addressed migrant workers, labourers and daily wagers, who usually come to Delhi in search of a livelihood, with the help of a mic installed in his car.

"Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent me here. I appeal to you please don't leave Delhi, please return to your places," he said.

The minister said the Delhi government has made arrangements to give them shelter and free food.

"You will be given free food in nearby schools. Those who don't have a place to live can stay in night shelters," he said.

According to the Union Health Ministry, 39 coronavirus cases have so far been reported in Delhi.

The number of COVID-19 cases in India climbed to 873 on Saturday with the death toll rising to 19.

(With input from PTI)

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