Corona Curfew Extended across the Union Territory of J & K till May 31

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday extended Corona Curfew across the Union Territory till May 31, 2021.

Press trust of Kashmir | Srinagar :The Corona Curfew, which was imposed across J&K since April 29 evening, was extended for the fifth time in one month.

In a tweet, Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) announced the extention of Corona Curfew in all 20 districts of J&K till May 31, 2021 morning.

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“COVID CONTAINMENT Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 distts of J&K till 7 am on Monday,24/5/21 is extended further till 7 am on Monday,31/5/21. Curfew will be strict except for a few essential services. DCs being given limited flexibility to ensure economic activities do not suffer,” DIPR-J&K tweeted.(PTK)

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Police seeks public cooperation to mitigate spread of virus

Press trust of Kashmir | Srinagar: Continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, J&K Police have enhanced its efforts to sensitize the masses about controlling the highly contagious Coronavirus.

Police have also enhanced the efforts to implement the Covid-19 guidelines/SOPs/restrictions strictly throughout the valley and slew of measures including restrictions u/s 144 have been put into place to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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During the last 24hrs, Police has arrested 214 persons, lodged 102 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ₹1,45,360/- from 941 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, a vehicle was seized and 02 shopkeepers were also booked by police in Budgam for violating Covid-19 norms.

          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.

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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 continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.(PTK)

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