SRINAGAR : Asking people to ensure strict lockdown to combat COVID-19, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has directed district development commissioners that petrol pumps should provide fuel to only those people who are having movement passes.
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, government has directed security agencies to ensure strict lockdown to contain the virus in the valley.
In another strict measure, district development commissioners have been directed to ensure that fuel is provided to only those people who are having movement passes.
“All the district development commissioners shall strictly ensure that the fuel shall be provided by the petrol pumps only to persons having the movement pass,” read Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, directives to DCs, a copy of which lies with news agency KINS.
The coronavirus cases in Kashmir valley have crossed the 300-mark while four people have died due to the infection so far.
Restrictions remained imposed since March 18 to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Kashmir valley.
The Srinagar DC has issued strict warnings against violations of restrictions as ordered in the district. He directed for strict implementation and adherence to all restrictions ordered until May 3.
Official said authorities have also begun the use of Rapid Antibody Test kits in the Red Zones areas across the valley to check the community spread of the disease.
Bandipora is the worst COVID-19 hit district in the Union Territory of J&K with over 90 positive cases and one death so far. Officials said that over 80 Red Zones were identified in Kashmir division and that such areas will remain red zones up to 42 days, unless no new positive case of COVID-19 is detected.
