BJP-SAD delegation meets DC

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, April 13

Rajya Sabha MP and former state BJP president Shwait Malik held a meeting with Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon here on Monday. They discussed preparedness and a strategy to be taken to check the spread of Covid-19.

District BJP president Suresh Mahajan, party secretary of Punjab Rajesh Honey, Shiromani Akali Dal district head Gurpratap Singh Tikka and Harvinder Singh Sandhu were part of the delegation. Malik informed that safety gear and equipment worth Rs 1.5 crore had already been ordered by him.

Malik discussed the plans to distribute food and relief material to needy persons as the MC had already started the distribution process through every ward. “MC Commissioner Komal Mittal is heading the team that is responsible for the distribution of relief material,” said the DC.

Besides, the DC apprised Malik of the arrangements, including the number of beds for Covid-19 patients, in the isolation wards in hospitals and other places. Malik also expressed gratitude to the corona warriors, including doctors, paramedical staff, housekeeping department, police and other government officials and employees, who are fighting the war by putting their lives at risk.

The Rajya Sabha MP laid stress on the awareness message against the Covid 19, urging people to maintain social distancing and refrain from venturing out of homes. “Stay away from rumours and trust the government agencies doing their jobs to manage things under the crisis,” he said.