The Mumbai police seem to be adding to the woes of some locals traumatised by the lockdown due to COVID-19. Many of them from various parts of the city have alleged that the police are shutting down shops and vegetable stores despite instructions to keep them open 24X7.

Despite the lockdown, citizens have been permitted to venture out of their homes to buy essential goods such as groceries, vegetables and medicines. To reduce crowds at shops, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray allowed shop owners and vendors to keep businesses open 24X7. Many Mumbaikars have taken to social media, especially Twitter to complain about the alleged high-handedness of the police.