Wahid Rafeeqi

          Bandipora, April 1(KNS) : District Administration Bandipora on Thursday launched a massive drive against violators of COVID-19 guidelines and realized a fine of Rs 54000 from violators from across the district.

 Acting upon the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora , a drive was launched at public places across the district by  Revenue & Police officers, Municipal Council and committees and Department of Food, Civil Supplies and consumer Affairs at public places to check the Covid-19 protocol violators.

          The drive was held at vulnerable spots where public gatherings are always expected including bus stand, passenger transport, business establishments and malls besides pedestrians, shopkeepers to ensure that the public in general adheres to all SOPs, especially use of face masks besides other guidelines envisaged to curb Covid-19 pandemic spread.

 Giving details, SDM Sumbal realized a fine of Rs 15000, SDM Gurez Rs 1400, Tehsildar Bandipora Rs 4850, Tehsildar Aloosa Rs 950,Tehsildar Ajas Rs 3500, Tehsildar Hajin Rs 2000, Police Control Room Bandipora, Rs 21700, Assistant Director FCS&CA Rs 3800 while MC Bandipora impose a fine of Rs 800 on the people not wearing face masks.   

The officers of different departments along with contingent of police launched a massive campaign/drive to ensure that people of any age category shall follow all guidelines and SOPs strictly so that apprehension of any fresh spread could be averted and curbed before it can cause mass spread.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad said that drive against Covid19 protocol violators has been launched simultaneously at all tehsil headquarters where concerned magistrates accompanied by police personnel, municipality staff and other officials are carrying out checking of all passengers vehicles, all public places, hospitals other vulnerable spots to ensure that persons coming out of their homes for any engagements shall wear mask, keep social distancing, follow all SOPs.

He said that the aim and objective of the drive is to ensure wearing of face masks and following other mandated SOPs, besides the focus shall be to encourage maintenance of hygienic environment (KNS)