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DC Ganderbal urges for strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs at religious places, markets on Eid-ul-Adha

DC Ganderbal urges for strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs at religious places, markets on Eid-ul-Adha

 GANDERBAL, JULY 19: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsnatoday said that Eid prayers shall be allowed only in local mosques of the district and no congregational prayers shall be allowedin major mosques/Eidgah of the district on forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha as a precautionary measure to overcome the resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic.

She said this during a regular press briefing on the current Covid scenario and mitigation efforts put in place in the district.

Greeting people on eve of Eid-ul-Adha, the DC called upon the people to religiously follow all Covid SOPs in social, religious and other gatherings during the festive days where chances of exposure to virus are more adding that CAB should become part of our routine and the same must be duly followed strictly.

Regarding Eid prayers, the DC said that a limited number of people shall assemble in local Mosques for Eid prayers with proper adherence to SOPs in and outside the mosques adding that fresh guidelines issued by the UT Govt. regarding religious and social gatherings during festivals shall be implemented in letter and spirit.

Regarding weekend restrictions in Sonamarg and Manasbal Park, the DC maintained that these restrictionsshall also remain in placeon weekends in this week. She further added that picnic, swimming and bathing in Sindh Nallah is also banned in view of increasing water level for the safety of people.

In view of recent weather advisory, the DC appealed the general public of district especially those residing in the higher reaches to remain cautious and not to venture out in slopes, hilly areas or flood/landslide prone areas till weather improves.

 

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