Police officer Rajesh Babu wears a helmet representing the coronavirus, and requests commuters to stay home during the 21-day countrywide lockdown that began on Wednesday in Chennai, India, on Saturday. AP

The 21-day lockdown is in place to prevent the coronavirus spread in India.

Maya Devi lives with her family in Anchwara village in Chitrakoot district. Her minor son was not well for the past two days. In the early hours of Thursday, when his condition worsened, the family decided to visit a hospital for the child's treatment.

Maya Devi recalled that her son was very ill. "No vehicle was found plying on the way and we walked from Guptagodavari in the early hours of Thursday."

The family members said they pleaded with many policemen for help but none helped.

Devi said that the child's condition was now improving.

Indo-Asian News Service