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BELAGAVI
About 3,700 migrants from different parts of Goa have entered north Karnataka via Chorla since Saturday, after being permitted to travel to their native places during the lockdown.
According to sources, about 1,700 migrants entered Belagavi district via Chorla from Saturday to Tuesday, while about another 2,000 between Wednesday and Thursday evening.
While majority of these migrants were brought to Kankumbi from the state owned KSRTC buses, some of them reached the border in private vehicles, officials said.
“After obtaining the required permission from local authorities, all these migrants are first checked at Keri by Goan officials, after which they are sent to Karnataka.”
“Though about 20,000 migrants from Karnataka were expected to leave Goa, many of those who have obtained permission seems to prefer to stay back in Goa due to re-opening of businesses and development works there,” an official said.
Meanwhile, elaborate arrangements are being made in Karnataka to transport these migrants, with a nodal officer accompanying every bus.
Khanapur Tehshildar Reshma Talikoti, assisted by Asst Tehshildar Ravi Chavan, PI Suresh Shinge and team are taking extra care in implementing the SOP.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 situation in Belagavi has more or less remained the same since Sunday. On Thursday, a 27-year-old pregnant woman who had returned from Mumbai earlier this month tested positive for COVID-19.
As the infected woman from Mumbai had entered Belagavi district without taking any permissions, a case has been registered against those responsible in bringing her to Belagavi.
Belagavi Deputy Commissioner Dr S B Bomanhalli has warned of stringent action against those trying to enter the district without proper procedure and permission.
As many as 54 patients have been discharged and with 53 cases still under isolation and one death reported, a total number of 108 COVID-19 infected cases have been registered in Belagavi District.
