The helpful nature of locals with regard to the poor and needy during the lockdown, has led the Navi Mumbai police to ask them to not venture out for the same. The police have instead, asked people to contact them if they come across someone who needs help. The Panvel Municipal Corporation too, is harassed by local representatives who gather with their supporters for photo ops during sanitisation work. The commissioner has threatened to lodge complaints against them if this doesn't stop.

'We appreciate this, but...'
Many non-governmental organisations (NGO), and good Samaritans have come forward to provide grocery, ready meals and necessary items to the needy. "We appreciate that citizens are coming forward to help fellow citizens and needy persons. Many NGO members are also out in large numbers, roaming around to help. We don't doubt their intentions but this is resulting in exposure of citizens to each other" said a senior police officer. "This has to stop, citizens are allowed to come out to buy things for themselves, authorities are able to reach out to needy persons," the officer added.