Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced that the state will go under complete lockdown starting May 10 till May 24.

Speaking to reporters on Friday evening the CM added that the government was forced to undertake stringent measures to control the COVID-19 spread.

The CM added that shops selling Milk, medicines and other essential items will be allowed to remain open from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. 

Speaking about strict lockdown the CM clarified “Nobody will be allowed to come out on streets after apart from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. Strict action will be taken against those violating the new guidelines” he added.

CM also added that people having reservations of train/flight tickets will be allowed to travel. Metro services however will be out of service will taxis and auto-rickshaws will only be allowed to ply in cases of emergencies.

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Mangaluru: Fourteen Rama Sena activists, including their leader Prasad Attavar, have been remanded to two weeks of judicial custody following their involvement in the vandalism of Colors Unisex Salon near Bejai here on Thursday.

The activists reportedly stormed into the salon, alleging that immoral activities were taking place on the premises. They caused significant damage by breaking furniture, while also assaulting, insulting, and verbally abusing the staff before fleeing the scene.

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Barke police arrested all 14 individuals, including Prasad Attavar. Following their arrest, the accused were presented before the court on Friday, and the court issued a judicial custody to the accused.

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