Night ban in Dakshina Kannada extended till 6 am on Friday

He said the city and district police have demanded the continuation of these restrictions.

He said the city and district police have demanded the continuation of these restrictions.

Deputy Commissioner KV Rajendra on Tuesday ordered a ban on commercial activities and unnecessary movement of people in Dakshina Kannada till 6 am on Friday.

Dr. Rajendra said in a release here that the restrictions on the functioning of shops and other commercial establishments and unnecessary movement of people will continue between 6 pm and 6 am on Wednesday and Thursday. He said the city and district police have demanded the continuation of these restrictions.

Soon after the killing of Mohammad Fazil last Thursday, Dr. Rajendra imposed a ban effective last Friday at the request of the police that the two recent killings, including that of BJP Yuva Morcha worker Praveen Netaru, have created a tense atmosphere. in the district. Since the crimes were committed late in the evening, it was necessary to restrict the movement of people, he had said.

leave extended

Meanwhile, Dr. Rajendra has extended the holiday declared on Tuesday for educational institutions in Kadaba and Sulia taluks till Wednesday. This is in view of heavy rains in two taluks.