In view of resurgence in COVID cases in the UT, the District Administration, Kupwara today convened a joint meeting of Officers, Aimah Masajid, Religious leaders , PRIs and other concerned to review the Covid mitigation efforts here at Environment Hall Handwara.Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din chaired the meeting.The DC said that the aim of the meeting is to send a message among the masses about implementation of Covid Appropriate Behaviour through religious leaders so that people can be saved from such a deadly virus.
He said that the Aimah and religious leaders have a good influence over the large masses and impressed upon them to spread the awareness of Covid appropriate behaviour among the people.He also stressed upon the PRIs to use their influence so that people will follow CAB religiously.Other speakers including DDC Member Rajwar, Suliman Mir; Officers and Ulema also stressed the need for use of masks and maintenance of social distance in view of resurgence in Covid cases.Later, pamphlets regarding Covid appropriate behaviour were distributed on the occasion.