People arriving from other parts of world are not cooperating: DC Srinagar

Says, Quarantine centers fully equipped with modern technologies

Says, Quarantine centers fully equipped with modern technologies



Srinagar, Mar 22 (KNS): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary on Sunday expressed dismay over the lack of cooperation by those arriving from different parts of world to Valley.
He said the efforts being put on by the administration is only aimed to ensure safety of entire nation.
Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Chowdhary said, “It is highly unfortunate that those coming from outside Valley are not fully cooperating with the administration”. He appealed people to cooperatein letter and spirit with administration while coming out from this uncertainty.
He said influential and retired officials are leaving no stone unturned to get their relatives back to homes without quarantined and therefore proving impediments in the efforts of administration while dealing with Corona Virus scare.
Chowdhary said that administration has taken steps to contain incoming passengers into quarantine which is exclusively aimed for the wellbeing and safety of entire society.
He further added administration has established twenty-four locations in Srinagar for quarantine purpose where doctors are following medical protocol and are taking care of suspected patients professionally but unfortunately some are using influence and are creating hurdles in thework of administration. He also said that quarantine centers meant for the purpose are fully professionally equipped with modern techniques.
He added administration will address media tonight about the arrangements done for the wellbeing of society and will update about the numbers.
Pertinently, authorities have imposed restriction under Section 144 CrPC and have asked people to remain inside and maintain social distance as a ‘precautionary measure’ to deal with COVID-19 pandemic. (KNS)

 

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