Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Janata Curfew” call, strict restrictions have been imposed in Kashmir to prevent the movement of people.
In his televised address to the nation Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed people to observe ‘Janata curfew’ to help check the spread of coronavirus.
All markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services remained closed in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley.
A large number of security forces personnel have been deployed in all the major junctions of city and other districts.
Barbed wires and barricades have been erected in all important junctions.
The Srinagar-Baramulla Highway has been sealed, while inter and intra district transport is off the roads.
People have kept themselves indoor as part of the social distancing exercise.
Since an elderly woman from Srinagar tested positive for coronavirus, fear is tightening its grip among people in Kashmir. Till now, four positive cases have been tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir and 3,611 people are under observation.
Yesterday, District Magistrate Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary ordered imposition of strict restrictions across Srinagar district today.
Newly appointed Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole has said that restrictions imposed in Kashmir as precautionary measures will continue till March 31.
Pole said: “we are in phase three of deadly coronavirus. We need to control the speed of this virus. Therefore, it is necessary to continue with the restrictions in Kashmir so that the precious lives can be saved.”
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said extra police force will be deployed in the valley to ensure that strict restrictions are imposed.
He appealed to people to cooperate with the police and other security forces. He said the motive of the curfew is to break the chain of the spread of deadly virus.
