Malayalees started arriving from neighbouring states, permission for 30,000 people, strict checking in check posts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After registering in NORKA, Keralites have started coming from neighbouring states but were permitted to leave after strict checking in check posts. The Malayalees from other states have permission to reach Kerala via Inchivila in the capital city, Aryankavu in Kollam, Kumili in Idukki, Walayar in Palakkad, Muthanga in Wayanad and Manjeswaram in Kasargod check posts.
The vehicle arranged by their family members delayed to reach the spot as they had to get the permission of the district collector. Though the district administration had earlier informed to arrange vehicles for them to return homes, there were no such arrangements at Inchivila. Only an ambulance was ready to take those coming with fever or symptoms of COVID-19 to the hospital.Many from various places in Tamil Nadu are reaching Kaliyakkavilai check post to reach state. Many vehicles crossed the state this morning through the Palakkad Walayar check post. The district administration said more than 30 vehicles crossed in an hour after checking. The number of vehicles coming from Tamil Nadu to Walayar to Kerala has increased.

Nearly 150 people including 60 disabled students who went for training at Speech and Hearing Institute in Mysuru in Karnataka and their parents stranded there returned via Muthanga check post in Wayanad. They were brought in a special vehicle from Muthanga check post to COVID examination centre in Kalloor and were subjected to a strict examination. They were able to return following the intervention of former chief minister Oommen Chandy.Apart from that, Malayalees are returning alone and together via check posts in Kumili, Idukki, Aryankavu in Kollam and Manjeswaram in Kasargod. They are expected to return homes by afternoon. In addition to health department, officials of revenue, excise and motor vehicle department are monitoring the examination. They are examined by a team led by district collectors and SPs.Permission was given to 30,000 people from other states to return. Those who have not obtained passes should inform COVID War Room, said Chief Secretary Tom Jose. 12,600 will be allowed to return. People from Maharashtra do not need NOC. The chief secretary said people travelling inter-district should either get the permission of the collector or SP. Keralites stranded in other states due to lockdown are brought back from today. Those registered in NORKA are given passes.