Decision today on continuing lockdown in Dharwad

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has said that a decision regarding continuation of lockdown in Dharwad district will be taken on Friday after consulting district

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has said that a decision regarding continuation of lockdown in Dharwad district will be taken on Friday after consulting district in-charge Minister Jagadish Shettar and the Deputy Commissioner. Speaking to presspersons after a meeting on the issue of lockdown at Circuit House in Hubballi on Thursday, Mr. Joshi said that during the meeting chaired by Mr. Shettar, opinions and suggestions of representatives of various trade bodies, industrialists and other stakeholders were sought. The final decision will be taken on Friday. He said that in the wake of a surge in COVID-19 cases and positivity rate, there was panic among the public, especially after more positive cases were reported in market areas. “Most of the participants in the meeting were for stricter lockdown to break the COVID-19 chain. A decision will be taken after consultation with Mr. Shettar and the Deputy Commissioner,” he said.