Daijiworld Media Network - Shivamogga (MS)

Shivamogga, May 24: A couple, who had come to the town from Thane and were residing in a lodge under quarantine, celebrated the marriage anniversary of their relative in the lodge itself. The photos of this celebration went viral on social media. Now a case is filed against four people at Doddapete police station.

Vijyakumar and Jyotigowda couple, residents of Kanagalasara near Umblebail in the district had come to the city recently from Thane. So as per the rules they were kept in Durga lodge under quarantine for 14 days. Vijayakumar invited his brother and his wife to the lodge and celebrated their third marriage anniversary. Later, he completed his 14 days of quarantine and left the lodge without informing the authorities.

 
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After celebrating the marriage anniversary, Vijaykumar had posted the same on his WhatsApp status. Members of the public who knew Vijayakumar, noticed this and informed the same to deputy commissioner K B Shivakumar. The district administration immediately instructed the concerned officials to book a case against the erring persons. Accordingly, chief health officer of corporation filed a complaint against all the four people.