Since third phase of lockdown with relaxation was declared in Port Blair City, people started coming out of their home in large numbers violating social distancing norms, in many cases.
Gathering of huge number of people was seen in Prem Nagar and Bathubasti areas. The scene was no different in other areas as well.
Many people didn’t wear face masks risking the life of others. Some well educated people ventured out of their house in own vehicles with a photocopy of a pass, (nobody knows on whose name) pasted on the windscreen of the vehicle.
Police Jawans at Checkposts also allowed all vehicles with a photocopy of pass pasted on the windscreen to pass through, in many occasions, without verifying the authenticity. This allowed many more to adopt this method.
This was clearly evident in Bathubasti junction, Prem Nagar Area and Light House junction, which are the three major junctions within the city.
It seems, that presently those without pass are also enjoying the freedom to the fullest.
If this situation continues, it may result in problem in near future. Andaman Nicobar Police needs to pull-up their socks before the situation gets out of control and all their efforts to make the islanders free from COVID-19 goes in vain.
Presently only the Police can save the Islanders. Everyone should remember that entire South Andaman is still in Red Zone.
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