Within days of Unlock 1.0, a large area of Malad East has gone back to being completely sealed for five days. In areas such as Kokani Pada, Tanaji Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Kranti Nagar, Appa Pada, Pimpri Pada on the east side of the Western Express Highway, all activities will remain shut till June 16. The area is densely inhabited with a population of over two lakh.

The lockdown period had crippled the livelihoods of most of the residents in the slum areas. "After the city reopened, a lot of activities started immediately and people decided to go to work sending social distancing for a toss. This resulted in crowding on the roads and markets and as a result, the BMC and the police have closed the entire area for five days starting from Friday," a Malad resident said.