In Pics | Weekend curfew in states to curb Covid-19

As India struggles to deal with the second and more severe wave of Covid-19, many state governments including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have decided to impose weekend curfews to contain the virus. Here are pictures from the new restrictions.

New Delhi | A police personnel can be seen at a checkpoint during a weekend lockdown imposed by the government amidst rising Covid-19 cases. Credit: AFP Photo

Varanasi | Streets wore a deserted look during the weekend lockdown imposed in many parts of Uttar Pradesh due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has also tested positive for the virus and is isolating. Credit: PTI Photo

Mathura | Shops were closed during weekend lockdown imposed in the city due to a raging Covid-19 second wave in India. Credit: PTI Photo

Ghaziabad | Less vehicular movement during weekend lockdown as Covid-19 cases surged in India. Credit: PTI Photo

Bikaner | Social worker sanitise the market area during weekend lockdown imposed to curb Covid-19. Credit: PTI Photo

Nagpur | Children play cricket, as shops remain closed during weekend lockdown imposed by Maharashtra Government. Credit: PTI Photo

Mumbai | A deserted view outside Bandra east railway station during weekend lockdown imposed by the state government. Credit: PTI Photo