District administrations in Punjab withdraw restrictive orders

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, ending their four-day-long conflict that had escalated tensions in the region on Saturday.

After the ceasefire was announced, administrations of various districts of Punjab immediately withdrew restrictive orders in their areas.

District administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar and Fazilka withdrew blackout orders while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders.

Earlier in the day, authorities in districts, including Jalandhar, Pathankot, and Kapurthala had advised closure of markets and commercial establishments and had urged citizens to avoid large gatherings in the wake of conflict between India and Pakistan.

“All restrictive orders are immediately withdrawn within the district. Things may resume as normal. Thanks for all your support,” read an order issued by Jalandhar DC.

“All restrictive orders imposed within the district — except the restriction on civilian drone flying — are immediately withdrawn within the district. Normal work may resume as usual. Thanks everyone for following the advisories and cooperating with the administration,” read an order issued by Amritsar DC.

“Keeping in view the recent developments, now there will be no restrictions on the industries, markets, shopping malls and shops. Thank you everyone for your support,” the Kapurthala DC said.

“The administration has withdrawn blackout orders, earlier issued today for May 10 and May 11 from 8pm to 6am,” read similar orders for Sangrur and Barnala districts.

Patiala administration also withdrew its orders pertaining to blackout and other related issues. “All restrictive orders are hereby withdrawn. Thank you for your support. I must place on record the number of #Patialvis who have reached out to me and extended support in these tough times. Let’s continue to work as a community and join hands for a sustainable future,” the order by Patiala Deputy Commissioner read.

Hoshiarpur DC Aashika Jain said, "All restriction orders stand suspended. Normalcy restored. Thanks for all your cooperation, support and efforts in challenging times."

On Friday, the Mohali district administration had also ordered the closure of cinema halls and shopping malls from sunset to sunrise till further orders.