Carrying luggage on their heads, the workers crossed the river to reach Kairana in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli.

They had to take this difficult decision because the inter-state borders are closed and it was the only way to travel.

Countless risks aside, just the fact that someone would want to cross a river to reach home with about a 100 others is heart-shattering.

With their belongings kept on a tyre, cycle or head – these people march on, posing a big question regarding nation’s preparedness for a large-scale crisis.

As per a report from Outlook, they have been given refuge at a shelter home for now.

*NDTV has clarified that the video uploaded was from a stringer (freelance journalist)*