30 permits cancelled, DM seeks explanation from HoDs; inspects response mechanism in red zones
Acting tough, the Srinagar administration on Monday cancelled over 30 movement passes issued to officials in the district. These passes were cancelled after being found to be misused during the district magistrate Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary’s surprise inspection around the city. Many vehicles were also seized on the occasion. The strict action was taken for violating terms on which movement passes were issued to their owners. Heads of departments these officials belong to were later asked to explain misuse of passes issued to their staff members. Meanwhile, the district magistrate has issued strict warnings against violation of restrictions as ordered in the district. He has directed for strict implementation and adherence to all restrictions ordered until May 3. He said strict action under law will be taken against whoever is found to be violating the orders. The district magistrate also visited areas notified as COVID19 containment zones and inspected response mechanism set up there. He sought a detailed brief from nodal officers about surveillance activities going on in these areas and provision of essential services and commodities to residents. He also inspected the enforcement of restrictions as ordered in these areas. Speaking on the occasion, he thanked people of these areas for adhering to guidelines as given to them and restrictions as ordered in their areas.
