HDMC is all set to hire marshals to keep watch on the huge gatherings on the line of BBMP marshals to curb the spread of the virus.
HUBBALLI: Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation is all set to hire marshals to keep watch on huge gatherings like weddings on the lines of BBMP marshals to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The marshals will report violations of covid guidelines and slap fines on public.
Initially HDMC will hire five marshals, of them three will be deployed in Hubballi and two in Dharwad. As Covid cases are increasing again, HDMC wants to control its spread by using marshals.
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A pedestrian tries to jump over damaged barricades in front of the old bus stand in Hubballi
HUBBALLI: There are several places spread across the twin cities wherein iron barricades placed on medians are damaged, many of which have been in that condition for years but the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation’s (HDMC) apathetic attitude continues to put the lives of motorists and pedestrians in jeopardy.
One spots many pedestrians, trying too hard to save a few minutes, trying to leap over the damaged barricades and end up getting injured. In addition to the obvious threat that these damaged barricades pose to the safety of those using the road, their presence on several prominent thoroughfares reflects poorly on the twin cities. The poor condition of these barricades has raised questions among residents about the civic agency’s efficiency, not to mention their attitude towards exchequers’ money, used to erect them.