Ramanagar (Karnataka), Jan 13 (TIWN) The Karnataka government on Thursday began a crackdown on the Congress leaders participating in the Mekedatu padayatra, which has entered its fifth day.

The authorities have served discover to state Congress President D.Ok. Shivakumar asking him not to participate in the padayatra. The discover warns that if he violates the provisions of the Natural Disaster Management Act (NDMA), then motion can be taken.