Chikkamagaluru, Dec 8 (UNI) The Chikkamagaluru district administration has made elaborate arrangements to prevent untoward incidents during the three-day Datta Jayanti programme organised by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal from December 10.
Deputy Commissioner Bagadi Gautam has imposed prohibitory orders in the district on all three days of the event. As many as 35 check-posts will be opened at sensitive areas of the district. Sale of liquor will be banned in the district from midnight on Monday.
The Deputy Commissioner, in a press conference held on Saturday, said shops on prominent roads such as K.M. Road, I.G. Road, R.G Road, Basavanahalli Road would remain closed on December 12, the final day of the celebrations. Similarly, shops in Aldur town and on the road connecting Handi, Bhootanakadu and Vastare will be closed.