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Kolkata: Constituting "broad based" containment zones by clubbing buffer zones and containment zones, the Bengal government is all set to impose tougher restrictions by "rigorously implementing" lockdown norms from July 9 to stem the continuous spike in COVID-19 cases in the state. The definition of containment zones in Bengal has been expanded by clubbing it with buffer zones to form "broad based containment zones". Hakim said: "Many are not following lockdown norms properly in the containment zones. All previous concepts of containment zones will no longer be valid with the introduction of the new format. Many roadside shops in containment zones have been closed by the police since morning..