Minutes after the clock struck 5 am on Monday, marking the end of the curfew imposed by the state government, a rush of vehicles was seen exiting the city. The police were forcedto block all exit routes forcing people to return home, and leading to mile-long traffic jams at Mulund toll naka.The cops will also checking if all those in home-quarantine are toeing the line.

A police officer asks a driver his purpose for travelling near Mulund Toll plaza on Monday. Pic/Sameer Markande