New Delhi, March 25: On the first day of coronavirus lockdown in India, reports emerged from all corners of India of alleged police excesses. Allegations were levelled against the civil security forces of assaulting those who were out on duty to provide essential services. Journalists and delivery boys were allegedly verbally and physically abused by the police officials deployed to enforce the shutdown. Stay tuned here for the live updates related to coronavirus outbreak in India and other parts of the world.

Award-winning Hindi journalist Navin Kumar uploaded a statement on Twitter, claiming that the Delhi police personnel stopped him while he was proceeding for work. They removed him from his car, took him inside the police van and beat him up, the scribe alleged. Check Full List of What Remains Open and Shut During 21-Day Total Lockdown.

See Navin Kumar's Statement

In the national capital, police was also accused of lathi-charging the delivery boys employed by pharmaceutical firms. "One delivery boy's bike was punctured. Two delivery boys were beaten with sticks," reported journalist Teena Thacker, who demanded the Delhi Police to explain the actions of its officials.

See Teena Thacker's Tweet

In Mumbai, ET Now reporter Utkarsh Chaturvedi accused the police of hitting him with batons while he was out for coverage. The scribe claimed that he was smashed with the baton despite showing his press card before the police personnel. In his complaint on Twitter, he tagged the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office and the Mumbai Police.

See Utkarsh Chaturvedi's Tweet

In Bengaluru, reports emerged that delivery boys employed by Big Basket - retail grocery chain - were brutally assaulted by the police for discharging their duty. The assault on delivery boys has forced several Big Basket outlets to close for the time being, said former Infosys director Mohandas Pai.

See Mohandas Pai's Tweet

The total lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for a 21-day period ending on April 15. During the shutdown period, the supply of essential commodities would continue, Modi had said. The Home Ministry order which followed his announcement, stated that all grocery shops, medical stores, banks, ATMs and other essential services would remain available.

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