Prohibitory order imposed in Gadag district

HUBBALLI: While Dharwad district has already imposed complete lockdown till July 24, neighbouring Gadag has enforced prohibitory orders from 5am on July 17 to July 27.
Gadag deputy commissioner M Sundaresh Babu stated in a press release that shops and other commercial establishments will be open between 5am to 2pm. “People should follow the norms strictly as per the SOP to contain the spread of the virus.All public gatherings like weekly fairs, jatras, public meetings, religious and social functions have been banned. Last rites of the dead will be allowed as per government protocol. Only government and private employees, coming under essential services, can commute carrying their identity card,” he added.
He has also clarified that some sectors like agriculture and agriculture allied activities, MNREGA works, banks, posts, BSNL, hospitals, veterinary hospitals, food processing units and all type of factories, petrol bunks are exempted from the prohibitory orders. “There is no restriction on movement of persons and goods between districts or states. If someone is found wandering unnecessarily, they will be prosecuted,” he warned.