Now, Holi gatherings banned in Panchkula

Panchkula, March 26

A day after the Chandigarh Administration imposed a ban on public gatherings during the Holi festival, Panchkula District Magistrate Mukesh Kumar Ahuja followed suit in the wake of the rising Covid-19 cases in the district.

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“In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, District Magistrate Mukesh Kumar Ahuja has issued an order restricting gatherings during Holi at public places/grounds/parks/markets/religious places” read a press release.

The SDMs of Panchkula and Kalka will supervise the enforcement of orders in their jurisdictions.

Any violation will attract penal action under Sections 51 to 60 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, Section 188 of the IPC and other applicable laws, the order said. — TNS

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