Govt refutes 'complete lockdown' rumours

Fri, 20 March 2020

17:14

The government on Friday refuted rumours about a "complete lockdown" of the country amid COVID-19 fears. According to the Press Information Bureau, an audio clip of a fake phone conversation between two individuals discussing the "complete lockdown" of the country is being shared widely on WhatsApp.

"An audio clip of a #FAKE phone conversation between two individuals discussing "complete lockdown" of the country is being shared widely on #WhatsApp. The audio clip is FAKE and work of miscreants. Please do not forward it. #IndiaFightsCorona #CoronavirusPandemic," PIB tweeted.

The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has risen to 206, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research. -- PTI

Image: A market in Jammu downs shutters after the administration ordered closure of all shops except grocery, chemist and medical shops as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID 19. Pic: ANI

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