Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday showed that police and the House Department will opt for stricter execution of lockdown measures, like seizure of lorries, in the days to come, by making them more efficient, as the state fights second wave of COVID-19.

The Minister's declaration comes, as the government is likely to take a choice on extending the lockdown in the state, in a couple of days.

As cases are increasing in backwoods, Deputy Commissioners of various districts have actually enforced lockdown measures strictly, individuals ought to also comprehend the seriousness and work together, Bommai said.Speaking to press reporters here, he stated, in the coming days the measures taken by the police or house department like seizures of vehicles of those indulging in unnecessary movement to name a few, will be made better.

for instance in Yadgir there are reports about five individuals going on a bike to attend a marriage, what ought to we say, so individuals will have to comply with the police to make the lockdown effective, he added.

Reacting to a concern on extending the lockdown, Bommai said the Chief Minister has stated that a decision on this will be announced on May 23.

The Karnataka government had actually at first announced 2 week close down from April 27, however consequently imposed a complete lockdown from May 10 to May 24, as the COVID cases continued to spike.With the existing lockdown ending early next week, several leaders, including ministers, have revealed themselves in favour of extending it, to manage the spread of COVID.Noting that the Chief Minister has announced the financial package, within the financial constraints, Bommai said, he has also stated that if anything needs to be carried out in the future, it will be considered.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday had actually revealed a over Rs 1,250 crore monetary plan, to supply relief for those whose incomes have actually been impacted by COVID-19 induced lockdown.Opposition parties Congress and JD(S) have actually termed the package as unscientific and meagre.