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Case registered against COVID-positive man for attending wedding in Dakshina Kannada district

Rajesh Poojary attended the function at Karkala on Thursday, the police said.

Case registered, COVID positive man, attending wedding, Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada district, corona Image Source : PTI/ REPRESENTATIONAL. Case registered against COVID-positive man for attending wedding in Dakshina Kannada district.

A case has been registered against a man from Maninalkur village in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district for attending a wedding three days after testing positive for coronavirus, police said.

Rajesh Poojary attended the function at Karkala on Thursday, the police said.

He had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 10 and had been directed by authorities to remain in isolation for two weeks, they said.

The incident came to light on Thursday when a team of officials led by a project development officer (PDO) visited his house, they said.

Based on a complaint filed by the PDO, a case has been registered against Poojary, they added.

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