Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 25: The weekend curfew imposed with a view to curb coronavirus that is rapidly spreading across the state continued on Sunday April 25, with most people staying indoors.
The city's arterial roads wore a deserted look as shops and establishments kept their shutters down.
Only stores selling essential supplies and pharmacies remained open.
Early morning shoppers were seen thronging the markets to stock up on groceries and other essentials. People are allowed to shop till 10 am during the curfew.
Despite public awareness on the importance of following protocol, several people were seen wearing their masks in an improper manner and some were not wearing them at all.
Except for essential services, all other commercial establishments will remain closed till Monday morning.
A few restaurants with only takeaway services and online food deliveries are functioning.
Police force has been deployed in the entire district to prevent people from unnecessarily coming out from their houses. Under the limits of Mangaluru commissionerate, police have deployed 45 check posts to prevent people from venturing outside without a valid reason. Nearly 5 to 6 cops are deployed at each check post. They will be working in two shifts. Nearly 800 police personnel have been deployed for total bandobast.
The police have booked 1,400 cases for violating mask rule and 80 cases under Epidemic Diseases Act in the last one week. As many as 35 mobile squads and Covid marshals are also deployed.