Lucknow: In view of the outbreak of Corona virus epidemic, the Allahabad High Court has ordered the Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh to put a lockdown in five Corona affected cities by 26 April. The High Court has ordered a lockdown in Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar, Prayagraj, Lucknow and Gorakhpur by April 26.
However, the Yogi government has refused to accept this order of the court. On behalf of the Yogi government, it was said that the government has taken many steps to curb the corona, further strict steps are being taken. Along with saving lives, the livelihood of the poor is also to be saved. In such a situation, the complete lockdown will not be done in the cities, people are automatically closing many places.
Earlier, the court had directed the Chief Secretary of UP to supervise himself. This order given by the court will be applicable from tonight. During this time, no shops, hotels, offices and public places will be opened in these cities except shops with essential services. There is also a ban on worship and events in temples. The court gave strict instructions to the UP government.
According to the order issued by the court, everything will be closed except for economic institutions, medical and health services, industrial and scientific institutions and institutions with essential services in Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur Nagar and Gorakhpur. All shopping malls and complexes will be closed till 26 April. All grocery shops and other commercial shops on which more than three people work will remain closed. Hotel restaurants and food carts will also be closed till April 26.
