Yediyurappa empower DCs to take strict measures in their districts to control COVID amidst curfew
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday after announcing a 14-day COVID curfew in the state, empowered the Deputy Commissioners to take strict measures in their respective districts to control the spread of COVID-19.
In a state, the CM added that the DCs will have to take strict measures while the Tahsildars will work as nodal officers to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
The CM also called on people to co-operate with the authorities adding that if they do, “we can achieve our target”.
Earlier, the state while announcing the curfew that will come into effect from April 27 night, the state government banned all commercial activities with exception to essential services and also added that public transport including KSRTC, Metro, and BMTC will remain closed during the curfew.
With over 25 thousand cases on Sunday, the state logged its highest single-day tally of COVID cases.
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Udupi: Accused arrested in sexual harassment case of minor girl
Udupi: Udupi police have successfully arrested a 35-year-old man accused of sexually harassing a five-year-old girl three days ago.
The accused, identified as Muthu, hails from Sulebavi village in Hunagund taluk of Bagalkote district.
The incident occurred on January 23, and a case was registered under the POCSO Act at the Udupi Women’s Police Station. Since the accused was unidentified, the police formed five special teams to trace him.
After examining multiple CCTV camera footages and seeking public assistance, the police finally arrested Muthu on the evening of January 26 near Vadiraj 3rd Cross in the vicinity of Sri Krishna Matha.
Police revealed that the accused was a wanderer without a permanent address in Udupi.
