Police were on intensive patrol in key areas of the city including Singanallur, Gandhipuram, Ukkadam, Avinashi Road and Trichy Road. Then they caught and tested those who wandered outside without necessity.
Coimbatore: Night screenings at cinema theatres in Coimbatore is cancelled as a night curfew is imposed in Coimbatore since last night to curb the spread of coronavirus. In Coimbatore, 1,150 policemen were on surveillance duty during the night curfew.
Businesses and hoteliers closed before 10 pm. Police were on intensive patrol in key areas of the city including Singanallur, Gandhipuram, Ukkadam, Avinashi Road and Trichy Road. Then they caught and tested those who wandered outside without necessity.
They were then sent back, warning them not to come out unnecessarily. Following the announcement of the night curfew, only morning, day and evening screenings were aired in cinema theatres in Coimbatore from yesterday. All night shows are cancelled. Thus, the theatres, which were always bustling at night, were deserted last night without any movement of people.
Theatre owners said that night-time shows and curfews on Sundays could cost them loss in revenue. However, they also said that the government's coronavirus guidelines were being followed in cinema theatres.
Businesses and hoteliers closed before 10 pm. Police were on intensive patrol in key areas of the city including Singanallur, Gandhipuram, Ukkadam, Avinashi Road and Trichy Road. Then they caught and tested those who wandered outside without necessity.
They were then sent back, warning them not to come out unnecessarily. Following the announcement of the night curfew, only morning, day and evening screenings were aired in cinema theatres in Coimbatore from yesterday. All night shows are cancelled. Thus, the theatres, which were always bustling at night, were deserted last night without any movement of people.
Theatre owners said that night-time shows and curfews on Sundays could cost them loss in revenue. However, they also said that the government's coronavirus guidelines were being followed in cinema theatres.