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.

Karnataka turned into a ghost town during the weekend curfew -- See pictures!

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