Micro smart lockdown imposed in Peshawar’s Covid-19 hotspot areas

According to a notification, smart lockdown has been imposed in Street 9 of Sector E-11 Phase I and Street 5 of Sector F-V Phase VI Hayatabad, Street 3 of Gulbahar 4 and Street 11 of Defense Colony.

No general entry or exit to these localities by any person, except those supplying essential commodities, shall be allowed.

“All types of gatherings within these localities are strictly prohibited. All shops other than those of essential services (pharmacies, general stores, food supplies, tandoors, drinking water supplies, emergency etc.) shall remain closed within these localities. Congregation in mosques shall be restricted to five persons only,” the notification read.

The notification further stated that anyone violating the restrictions will be booked under sections 17 and 18 of the KP Epidemic Control and Emergency Relief Act 2020 and Section 33 of the National Disaster Management Authority Act, 2010.

The country is witnessing a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases amid fears of a third wave.

Earlier, Punjab government tightened restrictions in seven cities including provincial capital Lahore and banned wedding ceremonies (in both marquees and halls), sports activities and public gatherings from March 15 to March 29.