Synopsis "As cases are increasing in rural areas, Deputy Commissioners of various districts have imposed lockdown measures strictly, people should also understand the seriousness and cooperate," Bommai said. ANI A deserted view of the Shivajinagar area during a lockdown, in Bengaluru. Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday indicated that police and the Home Department will go for stricter implementation of lockdown measures, like seizure of vehicles, in the days to come, by making them more effective, as the state battles second wave of COVID-19. The Minister's statement comes, as the government is likely to take a decision on extending the lockdown in the state, in a couple of days.