Chennai

Only essential services have been exempted from the restriction. The restriction will be effective till 5 am on January 1, 2022, said a note from his office. The step has been taken considering the Omicron spread and to prevent any untoward incidents due to overspeeding of vehicles and drunk driving. The Tamil Nadu police had already said that motorists who are found driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol will be arrested.

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