Coronavirus update: Kerala CM approaches PM Modi against Karnataka’s decision to close all border points

A 60-year-old man on his way to a hospital in Karnataka’s Mangaluru city died and a 25-year-old woman gave birth on the road after getting caught in a traffic jam because of the road closure.

Kerala approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday against neighbour Karnataka’s decision to close all border points, causing hardship in the coastal state.

Police personnel in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram stop and check identity card of people going to their office during coronavirus lockdown. (ANI Photo)

Many areas of north Kerala, which reported its first Covid-19 death on Saturday, experienced a shortage of vegetables and fruit because of the road closure.

A 60-year-old man on his way to a hospital in Karnataka’s Mangaluru city died and a 25-year-old woman gave birth on the road after getting caught in a traffic jam because of the road closure.

“Karnataka’s actions are against the federal structure of the country. How can you block roads with boulders and sand? We sought the help of the Prime Minister. Despite the Centre’s assurance the situation remained same,” said Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.