Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)

Mangaluru, Aug 3: Deputy commissioner Dr Rajendra K V has ordered the closure of shops and commercial establishments in the district between 6 pm to 6 am from August 3rd to August 5. Hospitals, medical shops and other emergency services are exempted from this order.

The evening curfew applies to malls, cinema halls and pubs in the district. Residents are not permitted to come out during the restricted duration other than for essential and emergency needs.

Travellers out for emergency purposes will be allowed to travel by buses, auto rickshaws and taxis during the restricted period only if found inevitable.

Unnecessary traffic by vehicles will not be permitted. All the functions, cultural programmes and religious processions have been asked to be postponed.

Private programmes already scheduled in the district should be postponed.

Parcel facilities in hotels and emergency purposes are permitted.

Two day holidays are declared for evening colleges in the district. Other schools and colleges can function as usual. The police department has been directed to maintain strict vigil to prevent untoward incidents.