Mangaluru: Here's what Dakshina Kannada Minister has to say about extension of lockdown in district
Mangaluru: The one-week long lockdown in Dakshina Kannada will end at 5 am on July 23, but sources in the District Administration have stated that the administration might extend the lockdown further in the wake of the increase of COVID-19 cases in the District.
District In-Charge Minister, Kota Srinivas Poojary, while commenting on a query regarding the extension of the ongoing lockdown in the district, said a decision will be taken in this regard after discussing the ground situation of COVID-19 with CM Yediyurappa.
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The Minister however did not rule out the extension of the lockdown and added that “The possibility of the extension cannot be ruled out. The cases in the district are increasing but a final call will be taken after discussing the scenario with the CM” the minister said on Tuesday evening.
He added that there was mixed response from the general public about the extension of the lockdown adding that a section of people was in favor of extending the lockdown for 15 more days, while the other section believes the lockdown is not the solution to the spread of COVID-19.
He further added that the issue will be taken up in a meeting with public representatives and officials of the District Administration on Tuesday evening and a final call will be taken after discussing the matter with the CM on Wednesday evening.
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Body of man in Kalaburagi found hanging in his field; cause of death unknown
Kalaburagi: A man was found dead, with his body seen hanging, in his own field in Hulasaguda village of Kalagi taluk on Saturday morning. The cause for death is unknown as yet.
The deceased, identified as Revanasiddhappa Shettappa (26), is learned to have been a resident of Hulasaguda village.
Ratkal Police Sub-inspector Sheela Devi reportedly visited the spot where the man’s body was found and inspected it.
Police have registered a case in this regard and are probing the death of the Shettappa.
