Several leaders, including Ministers, have already expressed their opinions in favour of extending it, at least for a week.
With the Karnataka government expected to take a decision on extending the lockdown in the State in 2-3 days, Home, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday indicated that police and the Home Department will go for stricter enforcement of lockdown rules, including seizure of vehicles of those indulging in unnecessary movement, for controlling the pandemic.
The State government had initially announced lockdown from April 27 to May 12 but later imposed a complete lockdown from 9 p.m. on May 10 to 6 a.m. on May 24, following increase in COVID cases.
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said a decision on extending the lockdown would be taken on May 23. Several leaders, including Ministers, have already expressed their opinions in favour of extending it, at least for a week.
On spike in cases in rural parts of the State, Mr. Bommai said…