Mangaluru City Police have clamped a total ban on movement of private vehicles – cars and two wheelers – in commissionerate limits from 12.30 p.m. onwards during the lockout period.
Commissioner P. S. Harsha in a tweet said those in emergency may avail ambulance services.
Vehicles with emergency passes however are allowed to ply.
Meanwhile, the city remained calm during relaxation hours between 7 a.m. and noon on Thursday with people buying essentials without crowding places. Vegetables, fruits, groceries and milk were available at many outlets.