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Commissioner urges public to strictly adhere to Covid guidelines


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 9, 2021: City Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar has  stressed the need for the public to ensure strict adherence to Covid guidelines in order to check the  spike in Covid cases.

City Police Commissioner ShashikumarHe was speaking after receiving suggestions from public regarding effective Covid  control measures during a live interaction with the public in  his official Twitter handle and Facebook page on May 9, Sunday.

While expressing happiness that 99% people of Mangaluru are following the Covid guidelines, he also made it clear that the police have acted whenever  people have flouted the rules.

Pointing out that the police personnel  deployed at check-posts  have been  discharging their duties with compassion, he said those arriving from airports and railway stations can produce their tickets. However those found with their vehicles on the road for no reason will face action and their vehicles will be seized, he said.

To a query, the Commissioner said 150 Home Guards have been deputed as of now, and the Department has written to the district administration to  provide the services of 75 more Home Guards.