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C. Write a note on the people who are working in forefront in this difficult time and
express your gratitude through a self composed short story - 'I AM ALSO A CORONA
WARRIOR. (to be done on A4 sheet)
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The corona-19 pandemic has taken the world by a storm. In the fight against this pandemic, India had announced a 21-day lockdown on March 24, 2020. As the lockdown period drew to an end on April 14, 2020, the Prime Minister of India addressed the nation and announced a 19-day extension of that lockdown. This move was introduced in an effort to 'break the chain' of transmission of the virus and enforce social distancing amongst the citizens.
During his address, PM Modi also requested each citizen of the country to extend their support and respect for the corona warriors such as health workers, sanitation workers, police forces and security personnel who are selflessly at the forefront in the fight against this outbreak.
While some states and union territories like Uttar Pradesh and Delhi have also come out with insurance packages for another important section of front line workers, the central government is yet to do so. In the fight against corona, more than 100 policemen are fighting
Across the nation, the security forces have been active round-the-clock in full capacity. They are not only deployed on the ground but also in containment zones and hotspots, bus stops and hospitals. Unfortunately, despite efforts on the part of the forces to procure enough safety equipment, there have been reported shortages. It is important to note that the risk to policemen is not just to those on-duty but also to their families, which include young children and aged parents.
While these men in uniform selflessly choose to put their lives at risk, their families remain at home living their lives in doubt and fear. Many state police departments have arranged for personnel to stay in police training institutes and stations to limit their exposure to families, but not all personnel on duty can be accommodated in these facilities. In fact, many security personnel have chosen to maintain distance from their families even while at home and confine themselves to cordoned areas.
The forces have found several entertaining ways to reach out to the public and impart them the right messages. This new avatar of the forces is far from the typical image of the high-handed enforcer of the law and order. Sub-Inspector (SI) Harjeet Singh of Punjab Police has emerged as a shining symbol of the nation’s fight against the corona virus.
In an effort to connect to the public, the Punjab Police partnered with digital marketing firm Design Boxed. They came up with creative videos that have animation of policemen performing traditional Punjabi dance Bhangra, posting memes as well as doing live sessions with officers explaining the dos and don’ts. Punjab Police has also opened an account on the famous video sharing app Tik-Tok in order to spread awareness. Their videos have garnered more than 50 million views within 10 days. Similarly, Kerala Police has also come out with a hand washing dance in order to promote best practices while Gujarat policewomen used their traditional dance Garba to reiterate the message of social distancing.
Bengaluru and Mumbai Police are also doing their part for society in innovative ways with unique themed helmets, special drives and messages. In Chennai, a police inspector, wore a specially constructed corona virus helmet while stopping vehicles and pedestrians at checkpoints. Another police officer in Indore was seen dressed up in a ghost-themed attire while Andhra Pradesh Police used a horse painted with images of corona to stop people from breaching guidelines.