Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Jul 4: “The lockdown on Sunday, July 5 would be strictly imposed in Udupi,” said deputy commissioner (DC) G Jagadeesha and warned the citizens to stay indoors.
“The lockdown on Sunday would be imposed in the district starting from tomorrow July 5, every Sunday until August 2. However, transportation of necessary goods will be permitted including their loading and unloading.
“On Sundays, only medical shops, clinics, and hospitals will be open and only newspaper and milk shops will be available and other items required should be stocked at least a day prior to the lockdown, the DC said.
The commissioner has clarified that the weddings planned and scheduled before the decision was taken can be carried out but only after procuring necessary permission from the respective tahsildar. Not more than 50 persons can attend weddings.
If any vehicle found plying without any purpose would be seized along with fines imposed, the commissioner warned.