Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, May 9: Police commissioner N Shashi Kumar on Sunday May 9 clarified that people are allowed to use their vehicles to fetch essentials before 9 am from Monday May 10 onwards until the lockdown is in effect.

The state government has imposed a strict lockdown beginning May 10 for two weeks.

However, there was confusion among a section of the public regarding use of private vehicles to buy essentials and food parcels, and going to work where permitted.

Clarifying on the matter, the police commissioner told the media, "It has come to my notice that there is some confusion among people regarding three issues. First, about use of private vehicles to fetch essentials between 6 am and 9 am. As much as possible, buy your essentials from shops in your neghbourhood. You can use your vehicles if necessary." As per the order, there is no restriction on using private vehicles from 6 am to 9 am.

"Secondly, the guidelines clearly state that private vehicles cannot be used to go out and buy food parcels for any reason. Kindly follow this order," he said. Food parcels can only be delivered by restaurants themselves or by delivery agents of food aggregators like Swiggy and Zomato.

The police commissioner further said, "Thirdly, the district administration and the industries department have instructed industries within Mangaluru and outskirts to arrange vehicles to ferry their employees themselves. Arrangements have already been made in this regard. Wherever it has not been possible to arrange company vehicles, employees can show their id proofs and travel in their private vehicles."