Despite curfew, Chandigarh residents throng parks in evening hours

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 23

Despite the implementation of a curfew due to Covid on the weekend, residents are moving out in parks during the evening hours.

In a random check around 6.30 pm today, people were seen in parks at Sectors 23, 24, 38, 38 (West), 15 and others. The residents were seen walking, jogging or taking their dogs out for a walk.

In a park at Sector 15, a group of young boys were seen playing football. The UT Administration has allowed only morning walkers between 6 am and 9 am, prohibiting all other activities. Restrictions have been imposed to curb the rush, especially in the evening hours. Residents were seen flouting the norms with no check by the police.

“I think walking in local parks is allowed,” said a resident.

“We are bored sitting at home and walking is good for health during the pandemic. The Administration should allow two hours for evening walkers,” said another resident.

However, Rajesh Singh, a resident, said: “The authorities should make people aware. And if people are still found roaming around, action should be taken against them.”