Bengaluru : Karnataka Government has issued guidelines on Monday stating that there should be no obstruction for ash immersion in any part of the State.

Speaking to media, Revenue Minister R Ashoka who is also the vice-chairman of Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority said that the families of the deceased have been permitted for ash immersion at the place of their choice. “It has come to my notice that people heading for ash immersion were facing numerous issues; either while travelling or at the places where they wanted to immerse ashes. Hence, we have issued orders that families are permitted for ash immersion at the place of their choice. However, only four people are permitted to take part in the programme with strict adherence to the Covid appropriate behaviour. No public or official can obstruct their movement. I have also asked the BBMP Chief commissioner, Bengaluru City Police commissioner, deputy commissioners and SPs of all the districts to strictly follow this order”, he said.