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Migrant workers cycle 800 km from Maharashtra to reach home in Karnataka

Desperate to return home amid coronavirus-induced lockdown, six migrant workers travelled on their bicycles from Thane to Karnataka's Shivamogga district, covering a distance of almost 800 km. These youngsters started their journey on May 2 and reached their home town on May 13.

Migrant workers cycle 800 km to reach home in Karnataka
Migrant workers cycle 800 km to reach home in Karnataka
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Published : May 13, 2020, 9:28 PM IST

Shivamogga (Karnataka): Amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the plight of poor migrant workers has no parallel as they seem to be worst sufferers of ongoing nationwide lockdown.

Desperate to return home, six migrant workers embarked on their bicycles from Maharashtra's Thane to Karnataka's Shivamogga district, covering a distance of almost 800 km.

These youngsters started their journey on May 2 and reached their home town on May 13.

The youths were working in a jewellery shop in Mumbai but with no money in hand and travel restrictions due to the lockdown, they decided to return their home town on their bicycles.

It is to be noted that as they entered Shivamogga district, cops collected their details and sent them to the District Hospital for the medical check-up.

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Shivamogga (Karnataka): Amid the coronavirus-induced lockdown, the plight of poor migrant workers has no parallel as they seem to be worst sufferers of ongoing nationwide lockdown.

Desperate to return home, six migrant workers embarked on their bicycles from Maharashtra's Thane to Karnataka's Shivamogga district, covering a distance of almost 800 km.

These youngsters started their journey on May 2 and reached their home town on May 13.

The youths were working in a jewellery shop in Mumbai but with no money in hand and travel restrictions due to the lockdown, they decided to return their home town on their bicycles.

It is to be noted that as they entered Shivamogga district, cops collected their details and sent them to the District Hospital for the medical check-up.

Also Read: Ready to welcome passengers, says Bengaluru airport

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