Corona scare: Restrictions under 144 CrPc imposed in Pulwama, Kupwara
Pulwama/Kupwara: Mar 19: In view of Coronavirus pandemic, District Magistrate Pulwama and Kupwara have ordered imposition of restriction on public Movement under section 144 in the district with immediate effect.
In Pulwama the order followed amid the growing threat of coronavirus spread in Srinagar where a sexagenarian woman yesterday tested positive, making it the first case of covid-19 in Kashmir Valley.
“Restrictions have been imposed on public movement, assembly, gathering or procession involving five or more than five persons in the entire district including villages and towns,” reads an order issued by the District Magistrate Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer.
“The instances of spread of Novel Corona Virus across globe the situation has become a matter of great public concern and advisory has been issued in view of the situation by Government,” the order reads.
The order reads that no public movement /assembly, gathering congregation or procession involving five or more than five persons shall be allowed in the district including towns and villages. It also reads that no public transport shall ply in the district till 31st March 2020 whereas Hotels, Restaurants, Gyms, parks and public places shall remain closed.
Any violation by any person shall invoke penal action under Section 188 of IPC, the order reads.
Moreover special Nakas have been established at all prominent places as a measure to restrict the movement of people.
Meanwhile, District administration Kupwara also imposed restrictions over the gathering of more than 05 persons at any public place with immediate till further orders. The order followed amid the growing threat of coronavirus spread in Srinagar where a sexagenarian woman yesterday tested positive, making it the first case of covid-19 in Kashmir Valley.
“District Magistrate Kupwara has ordered imposition of restrictions on public Movement under section 144 in the district with immediate effect, in wake of Coronavirus pandemic,” reads an order issued by the District Magistrate, Kupwara Anshul Garg.
The order further reads: “Restrictions have been imposed on public movement, holding assemblies, gathering or procession involving five or more than five persons in the entire district including villages and towns”.
According to the order issued by DM Kupwara, no public transport shall ply in the district till 31st March. However these restrictions shall not apply to the government vehicles, ambulances and government staff involved in efforts against COVID-19 and other staff of other emergency services.
Any violation of the orders shall invite action under Indian Penal Code, the order reads. (GNS)
