Actor Nikhil Siddhartha took to Twitter to share his ordeal with his followers. On Sunday, he was on his way to deliver emergency medicines to a patient. But, he was stopped by the Hyderabad police and was asked to get an E-pass to travel from Uppal to Kims Minister Road. Nikhil, in his tweet, wrote that he thought medical emergencies were allowed during the lockdown. He further explained that despite providing the necessary prescription and details about the patient, he was asked to get an Epass.
“Emergency Life saving Medicines from Uppal to Kims Minister road... In spite of providing the Prescription and patient details... was stopped and asked to Get an Epass,” he expressed his disappointment in the tweet and further wrote, “Tried 9 times but the server is down... I thought medical emergencies were allowed!!!”The official Twitter handle of Hyderabad City Police replied to Nikhil's post and requested him to provide details. They wrote, "Dear sir, please share your location, we will inform the concerned/local staff, to get it resolved. Thank you (sic)." Later, his request was resolved. Since the past few weeks, Nikhil has been actively arranging for medical aid for Covid-19 patients