Zaffer Iqbal
Uri, July 28: (GNS)Uri administration on Tuesday constituted flying squads to check COVID-19 safety guideline violations as the government announced relaxation in Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in in Kashmir for the next three days begining from today ahead of Eid-ul-Azha festival.
“The team includes Tehsildar Uri, Nodal officer Covid-19, Executive Officer Municipal Council, SHO and duty magistrate concerned shall visit all the markets within their territorial jurisdiction to ensure the strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs,” reads the order issued by sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri Reyaz Ahmad Malik.
The squads will act tough against those found not wearing masks and violating social distancing norms.
“Violations shall initiate punitive action which may include the imposition of fines against violators,” it said. It said similar action is required to be undertaken by Tehsildar Boniyar and his team in their area.(GNS)
