Photos: Scenes from day five of India’s lockdown

In these trying times, when the whole world is faced with an unprecedented public health crisis, a large-scale documentation of a country as large and diverse as India requires an incredible effort on the part of the media. Photographers, reporters, editors and newsroom desk staff are working round the clock to bring readers the truth and just life—in the times of COVID-19, a term this world will remember forever. From empty landmarks in India's biggest cities, to the plight of migrant workers walking endlessly on national highways to make their way back home, these are some of the most iconic images to emerge out of this public health crisis.

Updated on: Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM IST

News

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

An aerial view of the Lal Kuan bus stand where migrant workers are seen heading to their native states on buses arranged by the Uttar Pradesh government, on Day 5 of the 21 day nationwide lockdown imposed by PM Narendra Modi to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

2/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

Migrant workers rush to board buses arranged by the Uttar Pradesh government, with many riding on the roofs, on day five of the nationwide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus, at Lal Kuan Bus Stand in Ghaziabad, India, on Sunday, March 29, 2020. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

3/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

Migrant workers and families headed to their home towns and villages on foot, on day 5 of the 21 day nationwide lockdown, on the Gurugram Sohna Road. (Yogendra Kumar / HT Photo)

4/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

A view of a deserted street in Srinagar on March 29. (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

5/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

Hawkers have moved to the Arun Kumar Vaidya ground for business using social distancing during restrictions on citizens' movement on account of Section 144 being imposed in Mumbai on March 29. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

6/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

An empty Old Delhi Railway station on day five of the three week nationwide lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus, in Delhi. (Arvind Yadav / HT Photo)

7/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

An empty BMC Headquarters and CSMT in Mumbai lit in evening hues. (Anshuman Poyrekar / HT Photo)

8/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

Migrant workers head home on an animal cart in Ghaziabad, following the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed by PM Modi in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

9/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

A deserted street in Jammu city on day five of the 21 day nationwide lockdown. (Nitin Kanotra / HT Photo)

10/10

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:22 AM

Band stand in Bandra, a popular and crowded city spot is pictured empty under a blue sky in the wake of the lockdown imposed in India on all movement, barring essential services. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)