Section 144 extended till August 6 in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 01, 2022: The Karnataka government on Sunday extended Section 144 and other restrictions for a few more days in Mangaluru, till August 6. The liquor ban will also continue throughout the district for the next two days.

"Section 144 has already been extended till August 6 in Dakshina Kannada police jurisdiction. Additional restrictions i.e. early closure of shops at 6 pm also imposed in the entire district for the next two days," said Dr. Rajendra KV, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.

Earlier the restrictions were to remain in force till August 1. The order came amid the prevailing tensions in the district, which erupted after three brutal murders in the last 10 days.