DC Udhampur seals 08 shops for violation

UDHAMPUR, JUNE-19:- Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib conducted surprise inspection in the vicinity of Udhampur town late night here to take stock of implementation of weekend COVID-19 lockdown measures in the District,.
During the extensive inspection, the DC found eight shops violating the SOPs in Shiv Nagar, Devika, Omara Morh, T-Morh, Sallan Talab, Mukerjee Bazaar, Bus stand, Gole Market, Chabutra Bazaar, Birma area and ordered to seal them. These shops were found open in the late night hours in violation of the Covid SoP timings.
The DDMA Udhampur has advised the public as well as shopkeepers to strictly adhere to the SOPs and follow Covid appropriate behavior like wearing face mask, maintain social distancing, washing hands regularly. The DC reiterated that any violation of Government directives will lead to penal action and such surprise visits will continue to ensure discipline in larger public interest.