Here's how Tiruppur Police used MS Dhoni's name to spread social distancing awareness

The coronavirus outbreak has brought most daily activities to a halt with people needing to maintain all social distancing norms to create a safer environment for everyone.

In a bit to raise social-distancing awareness, Tiruppur Police came up with a unique move and used former Team India skipper MS Dhoni's name to emphasise the importance of maintaining social distancing protocols for the safety of each other.

Tiruppur, a city in Tamil Nadu, is widely considered as Dhoni's second home due to the 39-year-old being a key member of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) back in 2008.

Mahi, who is also known by the name of Thala, is one of the most popular characters in this part of the world.

"#tnpolice  #Tiruppur #tiruppurcitypolice  M S D-maintain social distance," Truppur police captioned their post on Twitter.

HERE IS THE POST:

#tnpolice #Tiruppur#tiruppurcitypolice
M S D-maintain social distance pic.twitter.com/Ul38Uqp1vK

— Tiruppur City Police (@Thirupurcitypol) July 20, 2020

India's coronavirus cases tally has gone up to 10,77,618, out of which there are 3,73,379 active cases and 6,77,423 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated.

The death toll has gone up to 26,816 over the past few days too.

Frontline health workers like ASHAs and ANMs have done a commendable job of managing the migrant population and to enhance awareness at the community level.

 Centre, the State/UT governments have ramped up the testing and hospital infrastructure by combining public and private sector efforts, health ministry went on to say.