Collector orders to close all shops from 6 pm to 6 am

District Collector Dr. Rajendra KV has instructed to close the shops at 6 pm in all rural and town panchayat parts of Dakshina Kannada district from today in order to prevent untoward incidents from continuing in Dakshina Kannada district.

Dakshina Kannada District Collector Dr. KV Rajendra said that shop fronts will be closed from 6 pm to 6 am. He said that the bandh order will be applicable in the city as well. According to the intelligence department and police reports, it is necessary to take appropriate action in the district for the next three days, the district collector said.

This is not a night curfew, rather it is intended to reduce the number of people and police to maintain peace and order. Only essential vehicular traffic is allowed. A notice has been given to close the night cinema show. Emergency services, hospitals and drug stores have been allowed to operate. The Collector said that no one is allowed to move unnecessarily.