Bengaluru: Because of the tension in Dakshina Kannada, the district administration has directed that all shops and business establishments remain closed from 6 pm to 6 am.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. KV Rajendra gave the order in this regard. The government’s directive to comply with this directive is till August 1. The order came after three murders in the district in the last 10 days.
Hospitals and medical shops will function normally. Others operate only from 6 am to 6 pm. The ban on the sale of liquor will continue from July 29 to August 1 at 8 am in Bandwal, Puttur, Belthangadi, Sullya, and Kadaba taluks. Section 144 has been extended from midnight on July 29 to 12 am on August 6 in Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangadi, Sullya, and Kadaba taluks.
