IN PICTURES: India witnesses Janta curfew, roads, markets deserted across country to defeat COVID-19

India is witnessing a complete shutdown as millions of people stayed indoor in the wake of the deadly coronavirus on Sunday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people for self imposed 'Janta Curfew' to stop the spread of the virus.

The Janata curfew is for 14 hours which started at 7 am, in the support of which all markets and businesses have been closed for the day.

Take a look at the deserted roads of different parts of the country:

National capital Delhi observes Janta curfew

Deserted beaches in Kerala