21 shops sealed for violating Govt norms in Anantnag

SRINAGAR — Authorities on Tuesday sealed at least 21 shops in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district for violating the government orders issued in wake of the deadly Coronavirus epidemic.

An official said that as a preventive measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in order to ensure strict implementation of Section 144 CrPc, 21 shops operating in violation of restrictions have been sealed.

He said that these shops were sealed by district police and Municipal Committee Anantnag.

Administration has been constantly making announcements, appealing people not to come out of their houses unnecessarily and adhere to the health guidelines.