- Edited and Published by S.K Nair Director Edutech Foundation - Bangalore
After the hectic lockdown about 45 days against the spread of Covid-19 today the Government relaxed it with many stipulated conditions.
“As Bengaluru is still categorised as a Red Zone, the movement of vehicles on main roads will be restricted. But all traffic rules will be in place. Those violating the rules will be punished and those roaming unnecessarily will be booked,” Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao told reporters.
Referring to the excise commissioner’s order, Rao said: “All liquor shops as categorised by the excise department are allowed to open and they must adhere to the conditions laid down by the Government of Karnataka.”
Barricades will be put in front of liquor shops and they should be closed by 6 pm. They must deploy private security, install CCTV cameras and all the recording should be stored in the DVRs. The relaxation will not be applicable to malls, cinema halls, swimming pools, stadiums, places of worship and parks, Rao said. The curfew-like situation will be implemented from 6.30 pm to 7 am. Vehicles found on the roads during these hours could be seized if their users do not have the passes....
Major roads will be closed to vehicles and the police will watch the vehicular movement. People who come out should wear masks and maintain social distance. Shop owners should ensure their customers wear masks and maintain social distance or else they will be not allowed to operate their business.
The violators will be booked under IPC Section 188 and the NDMA, Rao said.
