"VAN" (Dar Rafi - Ganderbal, Srinagar) :: With an aim to maintain strict regulation of permissible activities of lockdown 4.0 for orange zones, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today conducted inspections of several areas including Nagbal Chowk, Beehama main market, etc.

Among others ADC Ganderbal, Tehsildar Ganderbal, and officers from police authorities accompanied the DC during the visit.

During the inspection DC Ganderbal took on spot review of implementation of the mandatory guidelines for permissible activities during lockdown 4.0 are being followed by shopkeepers, commuters and private vehicles plying on the roads.

DC warned the violators about the strict action if they are found opposing any of the guidelines during the business hours. He also said that wrong parking of vehicles will be viewed seriously and stern action will be taken in this regard. He also said that shops will be open from 9.00 A.M to 5.00 P.M only While inspecting the Nagbal Chowk, DC Ganderbal directed the president of market association, Nagbal to assure that all the commercial activities in the market shall be carried out only as per the SOP’s like drawing circles outside shops for maintaining social distancing, wearing face masks, use of sanitizers, and avoiding unnecessary rush.

Also, Shopkeepers were impressed to maintain personal hygiene and make wearing of face masks compulsory, avoid profiteering, and besides displaying the already notified rate lists for selling essential commodities. Meanwhile few shops were also seized on spot who were found violating guidelines of permissible activities under lockdown 4.0.