As India expands its virus-containment measures and halts its lifeblood train network, federal government warns of strict legal action for those who flout the rules.
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The strict legal action vowed wasn't immediately clear. Other places have simply sent violators home, since alternatives like detention would create crowded conditions where the virus could spread. The government has fervently appealed for people to practice social distancing and wash their hands. India also was one of the first countries to essentially shut its borders and deny entry to all but a select few foreigners.
Late Sunday, train services were suspended until March 31 while crowds were still waiting to board. The suspension included major long-distance trains and public transit in India's big cities, exempting only freight.and seven deaths from COVID-19, the illness it causes.
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