BENGALURU LOCKDOWN HIGHLIGHTS FROM 14 8PM TO 21 JULY 5 AM
1) No entry or exit from Bengaluru
2) No public transport available
3) People should venture out only in case of emergencies
4) Temples, malls, parks, bars, commercial establishments will remain closed
5) Public and private transport will not function
6) Milk, Vegetables, Groceries, Food will be available and hotels will remain open for takeaways
7) Hospitals and medical shops will remain open
The Karnataka government on Saturday announced that its capital city Bengaluru will go under complete lockdown from 14 to 22 July in the wake of novel coronavirus cases surging since the beginning of this month.
“Complete lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts from 8 pm on 14th July to 5 am on 22nd July in view rising Covid-19 cases,” stated Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
However, essential services such as hospitals, grocery shops as well as scheduled exams will be allowed in the city.
Asking people to join hands in controlling Covid-19 by remaining at home during the lockdown, Yediyurappa said, “While going to purchase daily use items, maintain social distance, wear masks, and follow all the guidelines related to lockdown.”
“All essential services including supply of milk, vegetables, fruits, medicines and groceries will continue uninterrupted. I appeal to people to cooperate with the government, follow all guidelines, take all precautionary steps and help us contain the pandemic,” the chief minister posted on Twitter.
Earlier, Karnataka government has imposed a 33-hour complete lockdown in Bengaluru on 4 July as the city witnessed a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the last few weeks.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner Anil Kumar said the instruction for lockdown in BBMP limits was issued by Yediyurappa.
Kumar mentioned that only sale of essential items will be allowed during the 33-hour lockdown, including meat shops. He also said police action will be taken against people found roaming outside unnecessarily.
Several other states have extended the lockdown amid rising cases. Bengal had announced a lockdown till July 31 and has stopped flights from worst-affected cities till July 19.
Nagaland has also extended the lockdown till July 31. Guwahati will also be under lockdown till July 19. Arunachal Pradesh also extended the lockdown in its capital complex comprising Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa for another week till July 20 in view of the spurt in COVID-19 cases in the region.
