Migrant workers rush home after lockdown announced in northern India

Thousands of migrant workers have rushed home as a weekend lockdown in northern India's Uttar Pradesh has been announced.

Thousands of migrant workers have rushed home as a weekend lockdown in northern India's Uttar Pradesh has been announced.

The workers have flocked to Kaushambi bus depot on April 20 to reach their hometowns before the lockdown restrictions are enforced on Friday (April 23).