The Legitimate Desk
Baramulla: Due to the surge in COVID cases, authorities in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district re-imposed lockdown restrictions till 29 August.
In an order copy that lies with The Legitimate reads,
“In view of spike in COVID-19 positive cases over the past few days across the District. it has become imperative to re-impose some restrictions in terms of Section 144 Crpc and section 34 of Disaster Management Act 2005, therefore there shall be following restrictions in the district from 25 August.
- All shops/ business establishments in the District including the main towns of Baramulla, Sopore, Pattan, Kunzar, Tangmarg, Kreeri Wagoora, Watergam. Rohama and Dangiwacha shall remain closed.
- There shall be complete restrictions on the movement of public transport including Sumo’s. Taveras. Auto-Rikhshas etc and only SICK’ patients shall be allowed to move in designated routes. ARTO Baramulla shall ensure that no violation is allowed in this regard.
- The activities related to Agriculture, Horticulture, and work on developmental projects shall continue as per the SOP’s already notified. Accordingly, the enforcement agencies shall allow the movement of the manpower/ staff connected with these activities, including vehicles carrying Hot Mix material.
- The movement of vehicles carrying fruit/vegetables may also be facilitated.
- The banks/financial institutes shall carry out only Government related works.
- Sr. Superintendent of Police Baramulla/ Sopore concerned SDMs. Tehsildars Naib Tehsildars (Executive Magistrate 1st Class)/ Duty Magistrates. SDPOs and SHOs shall ensure strict implementation of restrictions and strict action shall be taken against violators wherever noticed.”
“This order shall remain in force till 29-88-20211 till 117:00 PM,” the order copy reads.
