In view of Coronavirus pandemic, District Magistrate Pulwama today ordered imposition of restriction on public Movement under section 144 in the district, with immediate effect.Restrictions have been imposed on public movement, assembly, gathering or procession involving five or more persons in the entire district including villages and towns.
According to the order issued by the District Magistrate Pulwama, no public transport shall ply in the district till March 31 and the Hotels, Restaurants, Gyms, Parks and other public places will remain closed.However these restrictions shall not apply to the Government vehicles, ambulances and government staff involved in efforts against COVID-19 and other staff of the emergency services.Any violation by any person shall invoke penal action under section 188 of IPC.Moreover, special Nakas have been established at all prominent places as a measure to restrict the movement of people.