Allahabad HC Imposes Total Lockdown In 5 UP Cities Including Lucknow
Owing to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Allahabad High Court has ordered a lockdown in five UP cities - Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur and Gorakhpur till April 26. Reportedly, the Court ordered to shut all state-run and private establishments in above cities during lockdown while exempting banks, medicals, essential services and scientific establishments. However, the UP government informed that instead of lockdown it will impose stricter restrictions.