J&K Eid-ul-Adha preparations: DC Ganderbal urges for strict adherence to Covid-19 rules

The DC 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 the virus are in proliferation while 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 restrictions shall also remain in place on weekends this week. She further added that picnics, swimming and bathing in Sindh Nallah are also banned in view of increasing water levels.

In view of the recent weather advisory, the DC appealed to the general public of the 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 the weather improves.