MC Sopore launches sanitation drive in town, appeals people to stick to lockdown guidelines

A full-fledged sanitation drive was carried out by Municipal Committee Sopore on Sunday in north Kashmir’s Sopore town.
According to reports, several areas and establishments were covered during the fumigation drive which was hailed by locals. The drive which was carried out in entire Sopore town engulfed all shopping malls, Mosques, government establishments, and adjoining colonies.
At the occasion, fumigation teams led by senior officials asked people to adhere strictly upon Covid-19 lockdown guidelines so that the pandemic could be overpowered. They also appealed people to step outside from indoors only in case of exigency, otherwise, the more people stay inside, the more pandemic will be challenged.
The town witnessed a complete lockdown announced by authorities earlier. However, officials from the district administration and Municipal Committee were on toes to monitor the situation closely. All shops and commercial centers remain shut and the majority of people stayed indoors. Also, traffic was off the roads.
On Saturday Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Dr. G N Itoo visited the town and took stock of the lockdown situation. During the visit, he directed civil and police officials to act tough against lockdown violators and ensure the hassle-free movement of emergency services.