With most probably India is all set to extend the lockdown which was supposed to end on April 14, hundreds of migrant workers in Surat came out on streets on Friday. As per reports, in fear of lockdown extension, migrants came out in large numbers, started demanding their salary and a way back to their home amidst fear of lockdown extension.
"Workers here have blocked the roads and even pelted stones. Police were able to reach the spot and have detained around 60-70 people," said DCP Surat, Rakesh Barot.
Barot said the workers were demanding to go back home. This comes amid speculation that the Centre may extend lockdown beyond April 14 after several States, district administrations, and experts have favored an extension, as hinted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed that India's total number of Covid-19 positive cases now stand at 6,412. Out of these, 5,709 are active patients and 504 of them have been cured/discharged and migrated. With 30 new deaths reported in the last 12 hours, the toll has reached 199 now.
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