Chandigarh bans all social, religious, cultural and other functions
In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, the Chandigarh Administration has banned all types of functions in the city. Manoj Parida, Adviser stated that as per the Government of India’s instructions, all social, religious, cultural and other functions are banned, except for marriage and cremation. The gathering of people for any other event is not allowed, he added.
He further said that the plantation drive will continue under “Van Mahotsav” without any formal official function. He also stated that the Deputy Commissioner has been authorized to give specific permission in emergency cases of any gathering. If any such event takes place without the permission of the Deputy Commissioner, the police will take penal action against the defaulters.
Meanwhile, the Administrator has also directed the Secretary Labour to ensure that no person, who was treated and cured of COVID-19 is denied from returning to his job in a private or government sector. He stated that such people are quite safe since they are not likely to contact corona again.
Sanjay Beniwal, Director General of Police said that during the weekend, 31 FIRs have been registered for violation of night curfew, 39 people were arrested, 24 cars were seized and 2,500 persons were challaned by the Police for not wearing masks.
Mandip Singh Brar, Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh informed that joint teams of SDMs, SHOs & RWAs have been constituted to monitor asymptomatic cases and report symptomatic cases.
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The Administrator, VP Singh Badnore, directed doctors and health officials to enhance contact tracing and increase house-to-house screening. He also advised them to check Aadhaar addresses, so that the location of the patients could be noted.
-PTC News
