Karnataka turned into a 'ghost town' during weekend curfew; See pics!

Empty roads, abandoned streets, and no movement in public spaces were observed in Karnataka as the state went into a 55-hour-long weekend curfew lockdown for the second time in 2022 to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Empty roads, abandoned streets and no movement in public spaces were observed in Karnataka as the state went into 55-hour-long weekend curfew lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. Credit: PTI Photo

Amid rapidly rising Covid-19 and Omicron cases, the Bommai government has urged everyone to strictly follow the curfew rules especially in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi. Credit: SK Dinesh/DH Photo

The two coastal districts on January 14 reported 1,136 new Covid-19 cases - DK recorded 639 cases and Udupi registered 497 cases. Credit: PTI Photo

A strong picketing by Karnataka police was seen across the city that ensured no unwanted movement on the roads. Credit: PTI Photo

Police erected barricades at various places. Credit: PTI Photo

Vehicles on airport road during the weekend curfew in Bengaluru. Credit: Pushkar V/DH Photo

Most of the roads wore a deserted look as people stayed indoors while a few buses operated with a small number of passengers. Credit: Pushkar V/DH Photo

A health worker collects swab sample of a passenger for Covid-19 test at K R Market during the weekend curfew imposed by the Karnataka government to curb the spread of Covid-19, in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Those violating curfew norms were penalised by the police. Credit: PTI Photo

A health worker collects swab samples of passengers for Covid-19 test at KSR Railway Station during the 55-hour long weekend curfew in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo