Administration tightens entry in Panchkula after rising corona cases in Chandigarh

Rozana Spokesman

News, Punjab

In view of the increasing number of corona cases in Chandigarh, the Panchkula district administration has issued an order to be strict

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Panchkula: In view of the increasing number of corona cases in Chandigarh, the Panchkula district administration has issued an order to be strict in checking under which it has been asked to stop the entry of frequent visitors from Chandigarh to Panchkula without any emergency work. He also asked to check the people coming from Chandigarh to Panchkula.

Some political parties are demanding lifting of the ban on movement of people in Rajiv Colony, Indira Colony and Budhanpur.

There is even pressure on district administration officials to do the same. However, the district administration has temporarily banned the frequent movement of people in these colonies so that conditions like Bapu Dham do not occur in these colonies.

A token wise system is being introduced by the district administration for the movement of people in Rajiv Colony Containment Zone.

The administration and the police have set up two permanent blocks for the agitation and tokens are being issued to the people there. Green tokens and red tokens have been issued at both the checkpoints.

The district administration would take strict action against the movement of people from Rajiv Colony, Indira Colony, Budhanpur areas for the next one week.

Only with the pass issued by the administration, the people be able to go out of the area for their essential work. Ten days are being issued daily by the district administration for the movement of more than one thousand people. These fall into the categories of Medical Emergency, Essential Services and Jobs.