In view of the prevailing health situation due to COVID-19pandemic, the District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary hasordered extension of all existing restrictions in the district till May 20.
The DM has ordered that there shall be complete restrictionson public movement and operation of business and other establishments amongother activities in the district all through this extended period.
He said that in view of the situation in the district withvarious areas notified as COVID-19 containment or red zones which add up to alarge part of the district it is imperative that all ongoing restrictionsremain enforced until required.
He said the order for extension of all existing restrictionsis in line with the new lockdown guidelines the Government of India has issuedwhich exclude areas notified as COVID-19 red zones from exemptions as allowedto others.
Dr Shahid said that as in the past the essential serviceswill be allowed to move with movement passes being issued to them based as perrequirement. He said heads of departments concerned have been issued strictinstructions to ensure no misuse use of passes issued to their staff for thepurpose of delivering services.
Dr Shahid said restrictions on movement and activities arebeing further tightened in red zone areas adding that added arrangements havebeen made for provision of essentials to residents there to minimiseinconvenience due to restrictions.
He said violations of restrictions will attract strict proceedingsand action under Section 188 of IPC and Section 51 of NDMA.