Unique device catches lockdown violators in India

Police in Chandigarh, India, has found a unique way to catch coronavirus lockdown violators and maintain social distance at the same time.

The police department has developed an instrument that comprises a five-feet-long metal rod fitted with a tong-like structure at one end that attaches around the waist of the violators so that they can be led to the police vehicle, without coming in contact with them.

The other end of the device can be strapped onto the arms of the cop who then operates it with a sliding stick.

The trap opens up to grip the violators from the waist and then closes in to prevent them from escaping.

Despite the country-wide lockdown, many violated the rules and ventured out on the roads.

The lockdown in India was scheduled to be lifted on April 14, has now been extended to May 3.

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