Tasaduq Rashid

Srinagar, Mar 28 (KNS):District Magistrate Anantnag, Bashir Ahmad Dar today launched drive for distribution of free ration to the outside labour class presently putting up in Anantnag district in sync with the government directions and provisions of Disaster Management Act.

More than 2300 labourers from different states are putting up in the district, who had come for earning livelihood here ahead of summer season.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, G.H. Sheikh and officials of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs department were also present on the occasion.

The district administration is providing ration to the registered consumers at their doorsteps as per protocol to avoid public gatherings and observe social distancing during collection and distribution of the essentials.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In the meantime, the DM has renewed his appeal to the public to observe complete lockdown and not to venture out of their homes.

He also urged the people to support administration in identifying the persons who have returned from COVID – 19 – affected countries or have come in contact with suspects and are avoiding compulsory quarantine.(KNS)