Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday that a high alert has been issued in the coastal areas of Karnataka subsequent to an intelligence input received about terrorist activities in coastal Kerala.  Speaking with reporters at the Hubli Airport before his departure for his assembly constituency Shiggaon, Bomani said the state administration is keeping a strict watch for any suspicious activity in the coastal and adjoining forest areas.

"I cannot discuss some issues openly, but I want to tell you that Karnataka police along with National Investigation Agency (NIA)is keeping a strict vigil on any anti-national activity in coastal and adjoining forest areas. NIA had also picked up a person who was involved in such activities. We have also issued a high alert has in coastal areas," said the Chief Minister.

Speaking about night curfew imposed in Kodagu, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, which share borders with Kerala, the Bomani said," state govt is not in the mood of banning financial activities. But precautions have to be taken to maintain the COVID norms. So wherever the situation gets improved there relaxations will be given."

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