Mangaluru, May 04, 2020: In line with the directive of the Deputy Commissioner against opening textile shops even after relaxation of lockdown, it has been decided to continue closure of all textile shops in Hampankatta area of Mangaluru until the end of Ramzan, informed Muhashir Ahmed, President of KTA Youth Forum, the organisation of owners of shops at Kunil Centre, Tokyo Market and Akbar Complex in Hampankatta area.
Pointing out that several rumours were doing the rounds in social media on opening of textile shops in the wake of Eid, the owners of textile shops met on Monday morning and unanimously decided against opening the shops. The association said the local MLA has also been consulted on the issue.