Telangana State government decided to extend lockdown till June 30 on the lines of the guidelines issued by the Union government. Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao held discussions with Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, DGP Mahender Reddy and other senior officials following the Centre’s new guidelines, and decided to implement the relaxations permitted by the Centre in all the areas except in the containment zones.
The Chief Minister instructed the officials concerned to strictly implement the lockdown in the containment zones. He also sought strict implementation of night time curfew from 9 PM to 5 AM. Shops should be open only till 8 PM, the Chief Minister said, adding that there should not be any restrictions on inter-State movement of persons.
As per the directions of the Chief Minister, Somesh Kumar issued orders which will come into effect immediately continuing the lockdown in containment zones till June 30. However, in a major relief to stranded people, the government decided to remove restrictions on inter-State movement of persons. As per the Government Order, no separate permission will be required for such inter-State movements.
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The Telangana Government on May 18 had extended the lockdown in the State till May 31 with certain relaxations. However, on May 30, the Union Home Ministry issued guidelines extending lockdown in containment areas till June 30.
In reference with the Centre’s orders for extension of lockdown in containment zones and reopening of prohibited activities in a phased manner in areas outside containment zones, the State also examined the situation and decided that the lockdown orders, in areas outside containment zones which are currently in force shall stand extended till June 7, but with modifications.
Restriction on movement of persons (other than for accessing emergency medical care) will continue from 9 PM to 5 AM. No shops, establishments, except hospitals and pharmacies, will be allowed to remain open after 8 PM. In respect of containment zones, provisions of lockdown order, which are currently in force will also stand extended till June 30.
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In exercise of powers conferred under the Disaster Management Act 2005, the Chief Secretary who is also the Chairperson, State Executive Committee directed all departments of government of Telangana, Collectors , District Magistrates and Commissioners, Superintendents of Police in the State to strictly implement the orders with immediate effect.