The Centre has cautioned the States that if such a situation continues then it has the potential of creating shortage of essential items.
Taking a serious view on disrupted movement of essential goods during the lockdown, the Union Home Secretary has asked all the Chief Secretaries to ensure that trucks carrying food items and essential commodities are allowed free movement on all costs.
In his stern letter to states and Union Territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said that "it has come to the notice of the Ministry that trucks carrying essential goods are being detained in some parts of the country".
The Centre has cautioned the States that if such a situation continues then it has the potential of creating shortage of essential