Published 19:53 IST, April 7th 2020

COVID-19: Kerala police use drone to ensure social distancing amid lockdown

Kerala Police is using drone technology to ensure people are practising social distancing and following the regulations amid lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi anunced nationwide lockdown until April 14, Kerala Police is using drone techlogy to ensure people are practising social distancing and following regulations. In a bid to stem furr spre of coronavirus, Kerala Police is being hailed and are called “best for security”. y are also posting drone sightings in form of short videos on Twitter. In most recent post, people can be seen running away in ‘lungis’ after ticing drone by police authorities. As of April 7, number of coronavirus infections in India has spiked to 4,911 with at least 137 fatalities. 

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‘Awesome effort’

video by Kerala Police has garnered over 47 thousand views and internet users are also lauding ir “awesome efforts”. One of Twitter users also said that ir videos are providing “positive guidance” amid lockdown. After originating from China’s “wet markets”, coronavirus has w claimed over 76,455 lives worldwide as of April 7. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spre to 209 countries and has infected at least 1,364,711 people. Out of total infections, 293,843 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries and ecomy is struggling. 

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19:53 IST, April 7th 2020