Even though the BMC revised the containment protocol, declaring that only floors with COVID-19 infections would be sealed, the H East ward office on Tuesday shut off the entire Sahitya Sahwas in Bandra East where cases were found in just two of the nine buildings.

This triggered panic among the residents who rushed out to stock up essentials. However, after mid-day and local leaders intervened, the BMC opened up the society and sealed only the two affected buildings.