Weekend curfew hits normal life in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jun 12: Normal life was affected in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday due to lockdown on account of covid-19, officials said.
Police and paramilitary forces placed barricades on roads at many places in Srinagar as well as in other district headquarters of the Valley and the Jammu region to prevent the movement of people. However, essential and emergency services are allowed, the officials added.
Most of the shops, and other business establishments remained shut while public transport was off the roads.
“Continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police have enhanced its efforts to sensitise the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus,” a police spokesman said, adding, “During the last 24 hours, Police have arrested 26 persons, lodged 07 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 11,18,100 from 5943 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines/rules/SOPs regarding Covid-19.”
Besides, he said, 14 vehicles were also seized for violating Covid norms in district Shopian.
Last month, the government ordered complete ‘Corona’ with no movement of people except for permissible activities from Friday 8p.m. to Monday 7 a.m. till further orders.
“The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/ guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic,” the spokesman said, adding, “Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/ protocols for the safety of the people. The special drive shall remain continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.”