The District Magistrate on Wednesday imposed restrictionsunder Section 144 CrPc in south Kashmir’s Anantnag in view of the outbreak ofthe coronavirus pandemic.
“While taking cognizance regarding prevailing healthemergency of NOVEL CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) which has affected several countriesof the world wherein few cases have also been spotted in India. Accordingly anadvisory was issued wherein the public was advised to refrain fromventuring outside in large numbers and avoid mass gathering, crowds,congregations, functions etc.,” reads an order issued by Bashir Ahmad Dar,District Magistrate Anantnag.
The order further reads that necessary precautions withregard to prevention and control of NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) have alreadybeen undertaken by the District Administration in co-ordination with Police andHealth authorities.
“COVID-19 has a pattern of transmission of rapid rate, incase prescribed preventive protocols including avoiding mass gathering etc. arenot strictly followed”.
“Now, therefore in view of the above mentioned facts, I,Bashir Ahmad Dar, KAS, District Magistrate Anantnag in exercise of the powersvested in the under section 144 of Cr.P.C do hereby impose restriction/ban overthe assembly/gathering of more than 05 persons at any public place of entireAnantnag District which includes all towns and villages with immediate effectfor a period of one month,” reads the order,.
Any violation of this order by any person shall inviteaction under IPC, the order added.