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Coronavirus: Raichur Police, with folded hands, requests commuters to wear masks

With people showing lackadaisical attitude, Karnataka's Raichur Police are now requesting commuters, with folded hands, to wear a mask while the nation is reeling under coronavirus fears
 

Raichur: Though the world is crying over the deadly coronavirus, Indians don't seem to have got the grip of the situation. While many requests regarding precautions and rules have gone unheard, people have been displaying blatant attitude. After the imposition of 21-day lockdown announced by PM Narendra Modi to curb the spread of coronavirus, the police across the country took up lathicharge to teach the COVIDIOTS a lesson to stay indoors and stay healthy. However, this doesn't seem to have worked. Now the Raichur Police in Karnataka are seen pleading with commuters to wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth with a handkerchief. Police constable Vijaykumar attached to Sindhanur Police Station, with folded hands, was requesting commuters in cars and bikes to use masks or handkerchief and help the country in keeping everyone safe.