COVID-19: Borders of four towns in Thane district sealed

Thane, Apr11() The district administration inMaharashtra's Thane district has sealed the borders ofAmbernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur, Murbad and Shahapur towns inlight of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said onSaturday.

In an order issued on Friday night, districtcollector Rajesh Narvekar said the borders of Ambernath,Kulgaon-Badlapur, Murbad and Shahapur were sealed foreffective control of the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.

As per the order, movement of people and vehicles,except those engaged in essential services, to and from thesetowns will be restricted.

Those defying this order will face seriousconsequences, he added. CORARU ARU