Chandigarh Adviser for action against violators

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 24

UT Adviser Dharam Pal today instructed the Director General of Police and the Deputy Commissioner to ensure an enforcement drive from tomorrow against those violating the Covid-appropriate behaviour.

The Adviser said: “It has been noticed that Covid-appropriate behaviour is not being maintained in Chandigarh.” He appealed to public to maintain Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times, wear masks, maintain social distancing and get themselves vaccinated.

Cops to crack the whip on violators

After the UT Adviser’s directions, those found without mask and violating social distancing norms at Sukhna Lake may face action. The police are expected to crack the whip on them from Friday. Since the lake was opened, most people were seen not following Covid-appropriate behaviour. People not following norms in the markets will also face action.

Earlier, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed the public health response to Covid-19 and preparedness of states/UTs through a video conference. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretaries/Advisers to Administrators and Director General of Police of states/UTs. Inputs from various public health experts were shared with the states. They were asked to ensure strengthening of medical infrastructure, accelerating the pace of vaccination and ensuring the enforcement of Covid-appropriate behaviour.

In a subsequent meeting with officers of the UT Administration, the Adviser directed the officials to ensure compliance with the directions given by the Cabinet Secretary.

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