Gadag (Karnataka) [India], July 11 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Sri Ramulu's close aide and BJP leader from Gadag Shivana Gowda SH hosted birthday party on Friday night violating guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Those who attended the party could be seen without face masks and violating social distancing norms in the visuals. Police have said that the visuals are being examined and a case will be filed.

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"We have got visuals. We are examining them. The party happened late last night. We are going to file a case," said Gadag SP.

Karnataka government has asked people to avoid mass gatherings and take necessary precautions to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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According to Health Ministry, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka stands at 33,418, including 19,039 active cases. While 13,836 people have been cured/discharged/migrated, the death toll stands at 543. (ANI)

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