Daijiworld Media Network - Belagavi

Belagavi, Mar 26: The Belagavi police lathicharged a group of people, who went to offer prayers at a mosque, despite strict guidelines against doing the same.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced nationwide lockdown with an intention to contain the spread of COVID-19 up to April 14. Temple, church and mosque managements across the state extended their support, keeping health of people in mind. They have closed down the religious places.

However, on Thursday, March 26, a group of people in Belagavi did not adhere to the guidelines. They gathered at a mosque and offered prayers. The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the crowd.