Udupi, April 24, 2021: Deputy Commissioner of Udupi G Jagadeesha has clarified regarding a maskless photo of his at a private ceremony held on Friday night. The Deputy Commissioner said he had only attended a family function and not a public function.
"The Mehendi function of the daughter of additional SP who lives next to our house, was held with only members of four families attending. There were very few people. It was not a public place and there is no rule to wear masks compulsorily inside houses, masks are must in public places," the DC said.
He further clarified that he had attended the function at 8.40 pm and returned before the night curfew was in place and that he removed his mask to pose for a photo on a request from the bride. The DC also said he had also not had food at the function.