Karnataka government withdraws night curfew order ‘in wake of public opinion’
- Curfew was withdrawn 'in the wake of public opinion that a night curfew is not necessary'
- BS Yediyurappa had announced the curfew on Wednesday
- He urged citizens to wear face masks and ensure social distancing
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has
withdrawn the night curfew in the state amid public
outcry. This decision comes a day after he announced that a night curfew would
be in place from December 24 to January 2 in the state amid concerns over a new
and more infectious coronavirus strain.
“Based on experts” opinion, it was decided to
impose a night curfew aimed at curbing the spread of the new COVID-19 strain
detected in Britain and other countries. However, in the wake of public opinion
that a night curfew is not necessary, it has been decided to withdraw it after
discussions with Cabinet colleagues and senior officials,” Yediyurappa said in
a statement on Thursday.
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He urged citizens to wear face masks, ensure
social distancing and to follow COVID-19 regulations of the government on order
“to help stop the spread of the virus.”
On Wednesday, Yediyurappa announced
the curfew and said it will be in place between 10 pm and 6 am.
“In view of the new
strain of coronavirus, night curfew for nine days will be imposed till January
2,” he said on Wednesday.
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