Karnataka: Lockdown to be clamped in Gokal, Mudalagi from Monday

BELAGAVI: A lockdown will be clamped in Gokak and newly formed Mudalagi taluk in Belagavi, for eight days, beginning from Monday night. The decision was taken during the Covid task force meeting held on Sunday.
The emergency meeting was held as these taluks have started to report Covid cases, which has put fear in residents. The meeting was chaired by district-in-charge minister Ramesh Jarkiholi. However, the deputy commissioner of the district will take a decision on district-wide lockdown after attending a meeting which will be convened by chief minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday.
During the task force meeting in Gokak, many associations, including traders associations, echoed the sentiments of residents, demanding that the minister clamp the lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. It should be noted that in a week’s time these taluks have reported over six cases. Ramesh Jarkiholi said during the meeting, “Lives are more important at this juncture than earning. As cases are surging, people are voluntarily opting for a lockdown. Hence we will clamp a lockdown for eight days.”
An official in the district health department said Athani and Kagwad taluks are also witnessing a sudden surge in the number of Covid-19 cases, and after the meeting with the CM, the district administration will take a final call on closing the border with Maharashtra. He added that the DC is also expected to decide on restricting inter-district travel.