Police perform ‘aarti’ of people flouting lockdown in Thane (Video)

Thane (Maharashtra): Thane police have found a unique way to reach out to people flouting COVID-19 lockdown rules. On Tuesday, policemen were seen performing ‘aarti’ of people who were out on the streets for a morning walk.

During the ‘aarti’ by the police few young men were seen standing with bowed heads. A woman police officer was seen performing ‘aarti’ of the lockdown violators.

Another police officer at the site was seen explaining the consequences of moving outdoors during the pandemic.

#WATCH: Police perform ‘aarti’ of people who were out on the streets for morning walk amid #Coronaviruslockdown in Thane, today. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/aqHk6SFZom

— ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2020

The Centre had last week decided to extend lockdown till May 3. (ANI)