It seems the Hyderabad Police are tired of those violating the lockdown giving silly excuses. The other day, a man told a reporter that he was on the road looking for a general store so he can buy TATA salt! When the reporter asked him why he needed to travel five kilometers for salt, the man answered that he has always been using only TATA salt for years. All without batting an eyelid.

The police department has shared the video on its official Twitter handle, complete with a meme featuring Brahmanandam and Tarak from 'Adhurs', and a scene featuring the legendary comedian and JD Chakravarthy. "Is it essential? Please comment," the police wrote, ending the message with a smiley.

By sharing the meme, the department may just have ensured the wide amplification of the message that you should come out only if there is something essential.